Where is the sea coldest in Asia in May?

Yuigahama Beach in Japan has the coldest sea in Asia in May, averaging about 18.0 °C. Zushi Beach (18.0 °C) and Enoshima Beach are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Asia are warm enough to swim in May?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Asia reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Asia in May

Where the sea is coolest across Asia during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Yuigahama Beach (Kanagawa, Japan) is the coolest at around 18°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Yuigahama Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
2
Zushi Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
3
Enoshima Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
4
Kujukuri Beach
Chiba · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
5
Onjuku Beach
Chiba · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
6
Haeundae Beach
Busan · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
7
Gyeongpo Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
8
Naksan Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
9
Mangsang Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
10
Sokcho Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
11
Eurwangni Beach
Incheon · South Korea · Yellow Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
12
Kujukuri Beach
Chiba · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
May average
13
Konyaalti Beach
Antalya · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
14
Cirali Beach
Antalya · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
15
Kemer Moonlight Beach
Antalya Coast · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
16
Keykubat Beach
Antalya Coast · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
17
Belcekiz Beach
Turquoise Coast · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
18
Kalkan Beach
Turquoise Coast · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
19
Yahsi Beach
Bodrum Peninsula · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
20
Ilica Beach Cesme
Aegean Coast · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
21
Ladies Beach Kusadasi
Aegean Coast · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
22
Kabira Bay
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
May average
23
Fulong Beach
New Taipei · Taiwan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
May average
24
Kondoi Beach
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
May average
25
Sunayama Beach
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
May average

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Asia in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Asia in May?: Yuigahama Beach in Japan has the coldest sea in Asia in May, averaging about 18.0 °C. Zushi Beach (18.0 °C) and Enoshima Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Asia are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Asia reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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