Swimming in Saint-Barthelemy in may 2026 Sea temperature by city in may
Do you want to go to the beach in Saint-Barthelemy in may 2026? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Saint-Barthelemy by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Saint-Barthelemy in may 2026
Here, find the average sea temperature in Saint-Barthelemy in may in several coastal cities.
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 84°F
Grand Cul-de-Sac
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 84°F
Colombier (Saint-Barth)
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 85°F
Chevreau Island
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 84°F
Fourchue Island
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 84°F
Frégate Island
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 84°F
Nikki Beach
82°F
min: 79°F / max: 85°F
Where should you go swimming in Saint-Barthelemy in the month of may?
Swimming in Saint-Barthelemy in may is ideal
In may in Saint-Barthelemy swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.
In may in Gustavia, Grand Cul-de-Sac, Colombier (Saint-Barth), Chevreau Island, Fourchue Island, Frégate Island and Nikki Beach, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 84°F and an average of 82°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.
Where to go swimming in Saint-Barthelemy in may: the map of sea temperatures
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Gustavia
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
More information on swimming in Gustavia in may
Grand Cul-de-Sac
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
Colombier (Saint-Barth)
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
Chevreau Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
Fourchue Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
List of coastal cities in Saint-Barthelemy
| Gustavia in may | ideal swimming |
| Grand Cul-de-Sac in may | ideal swimming |
| Colombier (Saint-Barth) in may | ideal swimming |
| Chevreau Island in may | ideal swimming |
| Fourchue Island in may | ideal swimming |
| Frégate Island in may | ideal swimming |
| Nikki Beach in may | ideal swimming |