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Warmest sea temperature in Europe in May

Where the sea is warmest across Europe during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Konnos Bay (Famagusta, Cyprus) tops the list at around 21°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Konnos Bay
    Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Makronissos
    Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Coral Bay
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Lara Beach
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Geroskipou Beach
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Lady's Mile
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Pissouri
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Mackenzie Beach
    Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Pervolia Beach
    Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Governor's Beach
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Curium Beach
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Alagadi Beach
    North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Karpaz Golden Beach
    North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    21°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Falassarna
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Vai
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Preveli
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Matala
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Balos
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Mylopotas
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Plaka
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Super Paradise
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Kolymbithres
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Red Beach
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Sarakiniko
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Paleokastritsa
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average

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Europe in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Europe in May?
Konnos Bay in Cyprus has the warmest sea in Europe in May, averaging about 21.0 °C. Makronissos (21.0 °C) and Coral Bay follow close behind.
How many beaches in Europe are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Europe 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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