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Warmest sea temperature in Spain in May

Where the sea is warmest across Spain during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava, Spain) tops the list at around 18°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Platja d'Aro
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Cala Sa Tuna
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Cala Pola
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Cala Montjoi
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Platja de Sant Pol
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Platja de Pals
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Cala Estreta
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Platja de Lloret
    Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Platja de la Pineda
    Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Platja Llarga
    Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Salou Levante
    Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Cambrils Playa
    Costa Dorada · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Playa del Postiguet
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Playa de Levante
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Cala Finestrat
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Playa del Albir
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Playa de la Fossa
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Cala el Portet
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Playa del Arenal
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Playa de Levante
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Playa del Carabassí
    Costa Blanca · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  22. 22
    La Manga
    Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Cala Cortina
    Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Playa de Bolnuevo
    Costa Cálida · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Playa de la Malagueta
    Costa del Sol · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    May average

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Spain in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Spain in May?
Platja d'Aro in Spain has the warmest sea in Spain in May, averaging about 18.0 °C. Cala Sa Tuna (18.0 °C) and Cala Pola follow close behind.
How many beaches in Spain are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Spain 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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