The Best Beaches to Visit in May
339 beaches still warm enough to swim in May: water temperatures, weather and live conditions, from Mediterranean late-season gems to tropical year-round spots.
Europe
CyprusPaphos Beach
Paphos District · Cyprus
ItalyCala Grande Beach
Campania · Italy
FranceMarseilleveyre Beach
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
FranceCalanque de Morgiou Beach
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
GreeceAlyko Beach
Cyclades · Greece
FranceLafiténia Beach
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
the Caribbean
ArubaEagle Beach
Lesser Antilles · Aruba
Trinidad & TobagoEnglishman's Bay
Tobago · Trinidad & Tobago
ColombiaJohnny Cay Beach
Colombian Caribbean · Colombia
ArubaPalm Beach
Lesser Antilles · Aruba
Puerto RicoCrash Boat Beach
Greater Antilles · Puerto Rico
ArubaArashi Beach
Lesser Antilles · Aruba
the Indian Ocean
SeychellesAnse Georgette Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
SeychellesAnse Lazio Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
SeychellesAnse Royale Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
SeychellesAnse Volbert Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
MaldivesFuvahmulah Thoondu Beach
Maldives
MauritiusÎle aux Cerfs Beach
Mascarene Islands · Mauritius
Asia
SingaporePalawan Beach
South China Sea · Singapore
MalaysiaCoral Beach
South China Sea · Malaysia
IndonesiaCrystal Bay Beach
Lesser Sunda Islands · Indonesia
IndonesiaKanawa Beach
Lesser Sunda Islands · Indonesia
IndonesiaKoka Beach
Lesser Sunda Islands · Indonesia
IndonesiaKuta Beach
Lesser Sunda Islands · Indonesia
the Americas
United StatesAvalon Beach
California Islands · United States
United StatesBahia Honda State Park Beach
Florida Keys · United States
BrazilSancho Beach
Brazilian Islands · Brazil
United StatesCoquina Beach
US East Coast · United States
United StatesGlass Beach
California Coast · United States
United StatesHarry Harris Beach
Florida Keys · United States
Africa
TanzaniaMatemwe Beach
East African Coast · Tanzania
EgyptMakadi Beach
Red Sea · Egypt
EgyptSahl Hasheesh Beach
Red Sea · Egypt
SpainCorralejo Beach
Canary Islands · Spain
SpainValle Gran Rey Beach
Canary Islands · Spain
MozambiqueVilankulo Beach
Mozambique Channel · Mozambique
the Pacific
French PolynesiaCook's Bay Beach
Society Islands · French Polynesia
VanuatuEton Beach
Shefa Province · Vanuatu
French PolynesiaFare Beach
Society Islands · French Polynesia
United StatesHamoa Beach
Hawaii · United States
United StatesHanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hawaii · United States
United StatesHāpuna Beach
Hawaii · United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I swim in May?
We list 339 beaches with their best season in May, grouped by region with live water temperatures.
Is May a good month for the beach?
It depends on the sea — the Mediterranean, Caribbean and tropics each peak at different times. Use the regional sections above to choose.
Which sea is warmest in May?
Tropical destinations stay warm year-round; the regional tables show where the water is mildest in May.