Is it warm enough to swim in Pensacola in May? Average water temperature in Pensacola in May is 76.8°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Pensacola in May is 84.6°F, and the coldest is 70.2°F. Average high air temperature in Pensacola in May is 83°F, and average low temperature is 66°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Pensacola
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Pensacola for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Pensacola, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.
Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
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May 1 | 73.9°F | 71.8°F | 71.1°F | 75.4°F |
May 2 | 73°F | 71.4°F | 70.9°F | 75.4°F |
May 3 | 76.3°F | 71.2°F | 71.2°F | 76.3°F |
May 4 | 76.3°F | 71.1°F | 71.1°F | 76.8°F |
May 5 | 77°F | 72°F | 70.7°F | 78.4°F |
May 6 | 78.1°F | 72.1°F | 70.5°F | 78.1°F |
May 7 | 77.9°F | 72.9°F | 70.2°F | 77.9°F |
May 8 | 79°F | 73.2°F | 70.9°F | 79°F |
May 9 | 79.5°F | 73.6°F | 71.8°F | 79.5°F |
May 10 | 80.4°F | 74.5°F | 72.3°F | 80.4°F |
May 11 | 79.3°F | 76.1°F | 71.8°F | 79.3°F |
May 12 | 79.2°F | 75.4°F | 71.2°F | 79.7°F |
May 13 | 77.9°F | 76.6°F | 72.3°F | 80.2°F |
May 14 | 77.2°F | 76.6°F | 72.3°F | 80.6°F |
May 15 | 77.2°F | 77.4°F | 72.7°F | 80.4°F |
Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
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May 16 | 76.6°F | 78.8°F | 73.6°F | 81.3°F |
May 17 | 78.8°F | 78.3°F | 73.8°F | 81.3°F |
May 18 | 78.1°F | 79°F | 73.9°F | 81°F |
May 19 | 78.4°F | 79.5°F | 73.9°F | 81.3°F |
May 20 | 79.5°F | 78.6°F | 74.3°F | 81.5°F |
May 21 | 79.7°F | 78.4°F | 74.1°F | 81.5°F |
May 22 | 79.7°F | 79.3°F | 74.3°F | 81.5°F |
May 23 | 79.3°F | 80.1°F | 74.3°F | 82°F |
May 24 | 81.9°F | 79.2°F | 75°F | 82°F |
May 25 | 81°F | 78.3°F | 75°F | 82.9°F |
May 26 | 81°F | 78.3°F | 75.4°F | 84.4°F |
May 27 | 81.5°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 84.6°F |
May 28 | 81.5°F | 76.8°F | 76.1°F | 82.8°F |
May 29 | 82°F | 77.2°F | 75.9°F | 83.1°F |
May 30 | 81.5°F | 77.5°F | 76.1°F | 84.2°F |
May 31 | 81.3°F | 77°F | 76.1°F | 84°F |
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
77.7°F | 77°F | 76.5°F | 78.8°F | 78.8°F |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
75.7°F | 74.8°F | 77.7°F | 76.1°F | 78.8°F |
Chart comparing the height of waves in Pensacola 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.
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Pensacola 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
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
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
Avr | Min | Max | |
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Gulf Breeze | 76.8°F | 70.2°F | 84.7°F |
Warrington | 77°F | 70°F | 85.1°F |
Oriole Beach | 76.6°F | 70.3°F | 84.6°F |
East Pensacola Heights | 77.2°F | 70°F | 85.6°F |
Tiger Point | 76.6°F | 70.2°F | 84.7°F |
Perdido Key | 77°F | 70.2°F | 85.1°F |
Woodlawn Beach | 76.8°F | 70.2°F | 85.3°F |
Holley | 76.6°F | 70.2°F | 84.7°F |
Bagdad | 77°F | 70°F | 87.1°F |
East Milton | 77°F | 70°F | 87.1°F |
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