Average sea water temperature in May:
+78.1°F
| Minimum sea water temperature in May: | 84.9°F |
| Maximum sea water temperature in May: | 70.0°F |
Daily sea water temperature in May, °F
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The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 78.0°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 82.0°F and 73.2°F.
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Monthly sea water temperature in New Orleans, °F
Which USA resorts have warmest sea in May?
| Place name | May 2026 | May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Key West | 84.3°F | 83.5°F |
| Miami | 83.3°F | 82.6°F |
| Naples | 82.9°F | 83.5°F |
| Miami Beach | 82.7°F | 82.4°F |
| Tampa | 81.9°F | 82.7°F |
| West Palm Beach | 81.7°F | 81.1°F |
| Fort Lauderdale | 81.7°F | 81.1°F |
| Clearwater Beach | 81.5°F | 82.6°F |
| Sarasota | 81.5°F | 82.7°F |
| Cocoa Beach | 80.4°F | 79.4°F |
| Orlando | 78.4°F | 77.2°F |
| Houston | 78.4°F | 79.5°F |
| Daytona Beach | 78.1°F | 76.0°F |
| New Orleans | 78.0°F | 79.5°F |
| Honolulu | 78.0°F | 78.1°F |
| Hawaii | 77.9°F | 78.0°F |
| St. George Island | 77.8°F | 79.2°F |
| Maui | 77.0°F | 77.5°F |
| Panama City Beach | 76.8°F | 79.0°F |
| St. Augustine | 76.7°F | 76.9°F |
Best time for vacation in New Orleans
New Orleans on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
New Orleans
Local time: 15:17
August 25, tuesday
1800
86°F
S
4 mph
4 mph
2100
77°F
NE
11 mph
11 mph
August 26, wednesday
0000
81°F
NE
7 mph
7 mph
0300
79°F
NE
6 mph
6 mph
0600
77°F
SE
7 mph
7 mph
0900
82°F
S
7 mph
7 mph
1200
90°F
S
4 mph
4 mph
1500
86°F
SW
6 mph
6 mph
