May is a popular month to ask about Laytown Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 11.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Laytown Beach sea temperature in May — averages 11.0°C
The sea at Laytown Beach in Ireland averages 11.0°C during May, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · May
11.0°C
cool · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 11.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Laytown Beach
Can you swim at Laytown Beach in June? — 13.0°C water13.0°CCan you swim at Laytown Beach in July? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Laytown Beach in August? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Laytown Beach in September? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Laytown Beach in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Laytown Beach in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Laytown Beach in May?
Laytown Beach averages 11.0°C in May, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Laytown Beach in May?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 11.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Laytown Beach in May?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.