In May warmest sea in Australia is usually observed in the following locations: Darwin, Cairns, Gold Coast.
Table below shows the average sea water temperature for marine resorts of Australia in May for the last three years.
| Place name | May 2026 | May 2025 | May 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 84.0°F | 82.4°F | 83.8°F |
| Cairns | 77.1°F | 78.8°F | 78.1°F |
| Gold Coast | 75.3°F | 74.9°F | 74.7°F |
| Fraser | 74.1°F | 74.4°F | 73.4°F |
| Brisbane | 71.1°F | 71.1°F | 70.0°F |
| Sydney | 67.9°F | 69.2°F | 68.0°F |
| Perth | 66.5°F | 67.9°F | 67.9°F |
| Adelaide | 65.1°F | 64.2°F | 62.4°F |
| Melbourne | 60.8°F | 60.8°F | 59.1°F |
| Tasmania | 56.9°F | 58.2°F | 57.5°F |
Charts below show average sea water temperature for Australia resorts with the warmest sea in May.
You can also check other months of the year to see sea temperature of Australia resorts at that time.
Places in Australia:
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