May weather forecastTampa Bay, FL
May
Weather in May
An excellent water temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C) makes May in Tampa Bay, Florida, a prime for swimming and other water activities.Ocean temperature
In Tampa Bay, in May, the average water temperature is 78.1°F (25.6°C).Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Tampa Bay, Florida, is 13h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In May, the average ocean temperature is 78.1°F (25.6°C). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.
In Tampa Bay, the average day length in May is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Average sea temperature in May
Tampa Bay, FL
- Average sea temperature in May: 78.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64°F).
Average daylight in May
Tampa Bay, FL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
