Best Beaches in the World in May

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These are the best beaches in the world in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in the World in May

  • 34°C (94°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    11.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 81% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.0hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a perfect time for sunbathing in Sinai Peninsular. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Sinai Peninsular with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 38°C (101°F) Air
    29°C (83°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 38°C (101°F) which is extremely hot, possibly too hot to spend much time outside in unshaded areas, you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 83% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a perfect time for sunbathing in Dubai. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Dubai with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (92°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    10.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.7hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Egypt. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Egypt with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    9.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.0cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Maharashtra. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Maharashtra with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    9.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.7 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Kotu. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Kotu with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 25°C (77°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    11.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 83% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.5hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a perfect time for sunbathing in Israel. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Israel with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (94°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    9.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 72% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Port Sudan. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Port Sudan with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (87°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 81% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Bali. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bali with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    29°C (85°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Southern Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Southern Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (87°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Lombok. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Lombok with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Boa Vista. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). May is a good month for swimming in Boa Vista with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    8.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Ilha do Sal. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Ilha do Sal with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 29°C (85°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.7 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Paje. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Paje with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 29°C (85°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    9.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.7 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Zanzibar City. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Zanzibar City with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    23°C (73°F) Sea
    7.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.5hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Galapagos Islands. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). May is a good month for swimming in Galapagos Islands with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 5.1cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Antsiranana Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Antsiranana Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    7.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Jalisco. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Jalisco with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.4 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.1cm (1.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in East Java. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in East Java with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    9.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Cuba. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Cuba with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 35°C (95°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 35°C (95°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Baja California Sur. Sea temperatures are a warm 25°C (77°F). May is a good month for swimming in Baja California Sur with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 31°C (87°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    8.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Varadero Matanzas. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Varadero Matanzas with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (85°F) Air
    29°C (83°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in State of Pernambuco. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in State of Pernambuco with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62.8% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in French Polynesia. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in French Polynesia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63.4% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Tonga. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Tonga with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62.8% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.1hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Tahiti. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Tahiti with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 36°C (97°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 36°C (97°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Phan Thiet. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Phan Thiet with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (87°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    10.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 5.9cm (2.3inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Pinellas County. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Pinellas County with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 35°C (94°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    9.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 35°C (94°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 5.3cm (2.1inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Northern Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Northern Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    10.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 6.2cm (2.4inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Sarasota County. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Sarasota County with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 25°C (77°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    1.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 65% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Lanzarote. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (79°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Lanzarote with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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