Swimming in Australia in may 2025 Sea temperature by city in may

In may in Australia swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In may in Cairns, Darwin, Port Hedland, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Dampier, Broome, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Port Douglas and Trinity Beach, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 83°F and an average of 79°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Brisbane (Queensland), Perth, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Port Macquarie, Fremantle, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Ballina, Bateau Bay, Bowen, Buderim, Bunbury, Bundaberg, Busselton, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Geraldton, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Mandurah, Margaret River, Newcastle, Noosaville, Tin Can Bay, Townsville and Yeppoon, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 76°F on average (min: 73°F/max: 78°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in may in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay, Baird Bay, Cockatoo Island, Eden, Batemans Bay, Bondi beach, Kingscote, Manly beach, Merimbula, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Umina and Wollongong is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 73°F, it can also go as low as 66°F. Note that the average is 70°F.

Swimming in may in Coles Bay, Devonport, Warrnambool, Arthur River, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Bridport, Dolphin Sands, George Town, Port Campbell National Park, Smithton, St Helens, Wynyard and Geelong is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 58°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Hobart, Tasmania, Cygnet, Maria Island, Port Arthur and Southwest National Park in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 61°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!