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Warmest sea temperature in Canada in May

Where the sea is warmest across Canada during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. English Bay (British Columbia, Canada) tops the list at around 11°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    English Bay
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Ambleside Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Cates Park
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Long Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  5. 5
    China Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Sombrio Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Willows Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Qualicum Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Parksville Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  10. 10
    White Rock Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Crescent Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Centennial Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Wasaga Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Sandbanks Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Sauble Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Grand Bend Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Port Stanley Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Long Point Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Woodbine Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Great Lakes
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Sauble Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Cobourg Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Lake Ontario
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Presqu'ile Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Lake Ontario
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Sandbanks Beach
    Ontario · Canada · Lake Ontario
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    10°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Parlee Beach
    New Brunswick · Canada · Atlantic Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    8°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Aboiteau Beach
    New Brunswick · Canada · Atlantic Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    8°C
    May average

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Canada in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Canada in May?
English Bay in Canada has the warmest sea in Canada in May, averaging about 11.0 °C. Ambleside Beach (11.0 °C) and Cates Park follow close behind.
How many beaches in Canada are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Canada 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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