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Water temperature in Santander (Cantabria) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Santander in May? Average water temperature in Santander in May is 15.3°C and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Santander in May is 18.4°C, and the coldest is 13°C. Average high air temperature in Santander in May is 19°C, and average low temperature is 11°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Santander

Changes water temperature in Santander in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Santander for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Santander, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
1 May14.8°C14°C13°C15.6°C
2 May15.5°C14.1°C13°C15.8°C
3 May15.4°C14.1°C13.1°C15.9°C
4 May15.3°C14.2°C13.5°C16°C
5 May15.3°C14.3°C13.6°C16°C
6 May15.2°C14.3°C13.6°C16.5°C
7 May15.2°C14.4°C13.6°C16.3°C
8 May15.2°C14.9°C13.6°C16.4°C
9 May15.1°C14.9°C13.7°C16.3°C
10 May15.1°C15.1°C13.8°C16.6°C
11 May15°C15°C14.1°C16.6°C
12 May15.1°C15°C14.1°C16.5°C
13 May15.1°C15°C14.3°C16.6°C
14 May15.2°C15.1°C14°C16.6°C
15 May15°C15.1°C14°C16.5°C
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
16 May15.3°C15.2°C14.2°C16.6°C
17 May15.6°C15°C14.2°C16.7°C
18 May15.6°C15.1°C14°C16.7°C
19 May15.4°C15.2°C13.9°C16.7°C
20 May15.6°C15.4°C14.1°C16.7°C
21 May15.6°C16.3°C14°C16.6°C
22 May16.6°C16.8°C14.2°C17.2°C
23 May17.2°C16.9°C14°C17.3°C
24 May17.4°C17.4°C14.1°C17.4°C
25 May17.9°C17.8°C14.1°C17.9°C
26 May17.6°C17.7°C14.3°C17.7°C
27 May17.2°C17°C14.4°C17.2°C
28 May17.2°C17°C14.4°C17.4°C
29 May17.5°C17.1°C14.1°C17.7°C
30 May17.5°C17.1°C14.1°C17.6°C
31 May17.4°C16.8°C14.1°C18.4°C
Santander water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Santander in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
15.1°C15°C15.1°C14.4°C16.1°C
20212022202320242025
15.2°C15.7°C15.9°C15.6°C15.9°C

Santander sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Santander in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Santander in May

Weather and climate in Santander in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Santander in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature19°C
  • Average LOW temperature11°C
  • Average humidity
    74
  • Average rainfall days10 days
  • Average rainfall3.1''/79mm
  • Average daylight15h
  • Average sunshine5.5h
  • Average UV index7

Santander water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Sardinero15.3°C13°C18.4°C
Soto de la Marina15.3°C13°C18.4°C
El Astillero15.3°C13°C18.3°C
Loredo15.3°C13°C18.8°C
Somo15.3°C13°C18.8°C
Playa de la Magdalena15.3°C13°C18.8°C
Langre15.3°C13°C18.7°C
Galizano15.3°C13°C18.7°C
Suances15.2°C13°C17.7°C
Liencres15.2°C13°C17.7°C

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