Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kavala in May

The sea around Kavala averages 19°C in May, usually between 16°C and 21°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range16°C–21°C80% of readings
vs April+3.0°warmer
vs June+5.6°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–September.

May in recent years

202318°C
202419°C
202519°C

Nearby in May

Thassos18°C34 km
Seres19°C50 km
Xanthi19°C53 km
Komatini18°C84 km
Polygyros19°C96 km
Alexandroupoli18°C114 km

Beaches in Kavala

15 of 16 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.