May is a popular month to ask about Lytham 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 Irish Sea.
Lytham Beach sea temperature in May — averages 11,0°C
The sea at Lytham Beach in United Kingdom averages 11,0°C during May, based on long-run climatology for the Irish Sea. 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 · Lytham Beach
Can you swim at Lytham Beach in July? — 16,0°C water16,0°CCan you swim at Lytham Beach in August? — 17,0°C water17,0°CCan you swim at Lytham Beach in September? — 16,0°C water16,0°CCan you swim at Lytham Beach in October? — 14,0°C water14,0°CCan you swim at Lytham Beach in November? — 12,0°C water12,0°CCan you swim at Lytham Beach in December? — 10,0°C water10,0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Lytham Beach in May?
Lytham Beach averages 11,0°C in May, based on long-run climatology for the Irish Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Lytham Beach in May?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 11,0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Lytham Beach in May?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.