Swimming in Derry (Londonderry) in may 2025: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2025

Average sea temperature in Derry (Londonderry) in may 2025.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Derry (Londonderry) is:

Minimum: 50°F

Average: 52°F

Maximum: 53°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 47°F to 57°F
  • Most common weather: "Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at 3.7mph
  • It rains a total of 2.2in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Derry (Londonderry) in may?

No... The water temperature in Derry (Londonderry) in may is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Derry (Londonderry) in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 50°F (and only 53°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Derry (Londonderry) this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in may, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 52°F, 2.2in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 90.85 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Derry (Londonderry) in may

May
Average sea temperature 52°F
Minimum sea temperature 50°F
Maximum sea temperature 53°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 58°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 43°F
Precipitation 2.2in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 91%
Visibility in kilometers 8.38km
Cloud cover 62%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in may 2025

Tide times in may 2025 in Derry (Londonderry)

Swim elsewhere in Northern Ireland in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Belfast in may51°F52°Ffreezing swimming
Portrush in may51°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Portstewart in may51°F52°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Northern Ireland in may: sea temperature by city

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