Where is the sea coldest in India in May?

Baga Beach in India has the coldest sea in India in May, averaging about 29.0 °C. Calangute Beach (29.0 °C) and Anjuna Beach are the next coolest.

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

21 of the top 21 ranked beaches in India average 22 °C or more in May, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

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 India in May

Where the sea is coolest across India during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Baga Beach (Goa, India) is the coolest at around 29°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Baga Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
2
Calangute Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
3
Anjuna Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
4
Palolem Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
5
Agonda Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
6
Vagator Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
7
Colva Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
8
Morjim Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
9
Arambol Beach
Goa · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
10
Varkala Beach
Kerala · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
11
Kovalam Beach
Kerala · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
12
Marari Beach
Kerala · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
13
Cherai Beach
Kerala · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
14
Juhu Beach
Maharashtra · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
15
Tarkarli Beach
Maharashtra · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
16
Gokarna Beach
Karnataka · India · Arabian Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
17
Radhanagar Beach
Andaman · India · Andaman Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
30°C
May average
18
Corbyn's Cove
Andaman · India · Andaman Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
30°C
May average
19
Paradise Beach Pondy
Puducherry · India · Bay of Bengal
Warm — comfortable swimming
30°C
May average
20
Marina Beach Chennai
Tamil Nadu · India · Bay of Bengal
Warm — comfortable swimming
30°C
May average
21
Mahabalipuram Beach
Tamil Nadu · India · Bay of Bengal
Warm — comfortable swimming
30°C
May average

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India in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in India in May?: Baga Beach in India has the coldest sea in India in May, averaging about 29.0 °C. Calangute Beach (29.0 °C) and Anjuna Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in India are warm enough to swim in May?: 21 of the top 21 ranked beaches in India average 22 °C or more in May, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
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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