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Warmest sea temperature in United Kingdom in May

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

  1. 1
    Fistral Beach
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Porthcurno
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Sennen Cove
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Kynance Cove
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Polzeath
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Perranporth
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Porthmeor
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Praa Sands
    Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Woolacombe
    Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Croyde Bay
    Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Saunton Sands
    Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Bantham
    Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Blackpool Sands
    Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Bournemouth Beach
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Sandbanks
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Studland
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Durdle Door
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Weymouth Beach
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  19. 19
    West Wittering
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Camber Sands
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Brighton Beach
    Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Holkham
    East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Cromer Beach
    East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Whitby
    East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Scarborough South Bay
    East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    11°C
    May average

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United Kingdom in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in United Kingdom in May?
Fistral Beach in United Kingdom has the warmest sea in United Kingdom in May, averaging about 11.0 °C. Porthcurno (11.0 °C) and Sennen Cove follow close behind.
How many beaches in United Kingdom are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in United Kingdom 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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