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Coldest beach in Maryland in May

138 coastal locations in Maryland ranked by their typical May sea temperature. State-wide average in May: 17.7°C.

Coldest in May

Buntings Bridge, Chincoteague Bay

15.1°C

State May average

17.7°C

across 138 coastal locations in Maryland

Vs annual mean

+2.1°C

above the year-round state average

What the Maryland water feels like in May

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

Maryland monthly average 3.8°C to 27.4°C
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  • Warmest month July 27.4°C
  • Coldest month February 3.8°C
  • Annual mean 15.6°C
  • Months above 20°C 4 of 12

Where May fits in the year

May sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

Maryland sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every Maryland beach we track. The list below uses the typical May mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest Maryland beaches in May

Sorted by typical May mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location May mean
1 Annapolis Maryland 18.0°C
2 Arden On The Severn Maryland 18.0°C
3 Baltimore Maryland 18.0°C
4 Dundalk Maryland 18.0°C
5 Essex Maryland 18.0°C
6 Havre De Grace Maryland 18.0°C
7 Herald Harbor Maryland 18.0°C
8 Hillsmere Shores Maryland 18.0°C
9 Naval Academy Maryland 18.0°C
10 Pasadena Maryland 18.0°C
11 Robinwood Maryland 18.0°C
12 Rock Hall Maryland 18.0°C
13 Severna Park Maryland 18.0°C
14 Deale Maryland 18.0°C
15 Edgemere Maryland 18.0°C
16 Edgewater Maryland 18.0°C
17 Gibson Island Maryland 18.0°C
18 Londontowne Maryland 18.0°C
19 Mayo Maryland 18.0°C
20 Saint Michaels Maryland 18.0°C
21 Selby-on-the-Bay Maryland 18.0°C
22 Shady Side Maryland 18.0°C
23 Algonquin Maryland 17.9°C
24 Chesapeake Beach Maryland 17.9°C
25 Drum Point Maryland 17.9°C
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26 Solomons Maryland 17.9°C
27 Cobb Island Maryland 17.8°C
28 Charlestown, Northeast River, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Maryland 16.7°C
29 Chesapeake City, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Maryland 16.7°C
30 Crumpton, Chester River Maryland 16.7°C
31 Old Frenchtown Wharf, Elk River, Maryland Maryland 16.7°C
32 Sharptown, Nanticoke River, Maryland Maryland 16.7°C
33 Town Point Wharf, Elk River Maryland 16.7°C
34 Charlestown Maryland 16.3°C
35 North East Maryland 16.3°C
36 White Crystal Beach Maryland 16.3°C
37 Sandy Point Maryland 15.4°C
38 Public Landing, Chincoteague Bay Maryland 15.4°C
39 Salisbury, Wicomico River Maryland 15.4°C
40 Shelltown, Pocomoke River, Maryland Maryland 15.4°C
41 Snow Hill, city park, Pocomoke River Maryland 15.4°C
42 Snow Hill, Pocomoke River, Maryland (sub) Maryland 15.4°C
43 Assateague Island Maryland 15.2°C
44 Ocean City Maryland 15.1°C
45 Buntings Bridge, Chincoteague Bay Maryland 15.1°C
46 Keydash, Isle of Wight Bay, Maryland Maryland 15.1°C
47 Ocean City (fishing pier) Maryland 15.1°C
48 Ocean City Inlet Maryland 15.1°C
49 South Point, Sinepuxent Neck, Chincoteague Bay Maryland 15.1°C
50 West Ocean City Maryland 15.1°C

Warmest 10 in Maryland in May

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location May mean
1 Ewell, Smith Island, Chesapeake Bay Maryland 18.7°C
2 Bishops Head, Hooper Strait Maryland 18.7°C
3 Holland Island Bar Light, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Maryland 18.7°C
4 Holland Island Bar Light Maryland 18.7°C
5 Hooper Island Light, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Maryland 18.7°C
6 Hooper Strait Light, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Maryland 18.7°C
7 McCready's Creek, Fishing Bay, Chesapeake Bay Maryland 18.7°C
8 Middle Hooper Island, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Maryland 18.7°C
9 Roaring Point, Nanticoke River, Maryland Maryland 18.7°C
10 Smithville Road Bridge, Beaverdam Creek, Little Choptank River Maryland 18.7°C

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