Where is the sea warmest in Africa in May?

Plage de Yoff in Senegal has the warmest sea in Africa in May, averaging about 29.0 °C. Plage de Cap Skirring (29.0 °C) and Kololi Beach follow close behind.

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

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa 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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Warmest sea temperature in Africa in May

Where the sea is warmest across Africa during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Plage de Yoff (Dakar, Senegal) tops the list at around 29°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Plage de Yoff
Dakar · Senegal · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
2
Plage de Cap Skirring
Ziguinchor · Senegal · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
3
Kololi Beach
Western · Gambia · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
29°C
May average
4
Nosy Be Andilana
Diana · Madagascar · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
May average
5
Itsamia Beach
Moheli · Comoros · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
May average
6
Santa Maria Beach
Sal · Cape Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
27°C
May average
7
Sal Rei Beach Boa Vista
Boa Vista · Cape Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
27°C
May average
8
Santa Maria Beach
Sal · Cabo Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
27°C
May average
9
Sal Rei Beach
Boa Vista · Cabo Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
27°C
May average
10
Ifaty Beach
Atsimo-Andrefana · Madagascar · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
May average
11
Sharks Bay
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
12
Mahmya Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
13
Marsa Alam Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
14
El Gouna Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
15
Dahab Lagoon
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
16
Stanley Beach
North Coast · Egypt · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
17
Farwa Beach
Zuwara · Libya · Mediterranean Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
May average
18
Durban North Beach
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
19
Bazaruto Island
Inhambane · Mozambique · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
20
Jambiani Beach
Zanzibar South · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
21
Muizenberg Beach
Western Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
22
Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
23
Umhlanga Beach
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
24
Coffee Bay Beach
Eastern Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average
25
Pongwe Beach
Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
May average

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Africa in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Africa in May?: Plage de Yoff in Senegal has the warmest sea in Africa in May, averaging about 29.0 °C. Plage de Cap Skirring (29.0 °C) and Kololi Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in Africa are warm enough to swim in May?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa 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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