Mexico in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Mexico in may 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Mexico. These forecasts are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Mexico City
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
21%
15%
2%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
14%
9%
1%
Weather at 6pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
26%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
63°F
64%
20%
12%
4%
Where to go in Mexico in may?
Where to go in Mexico in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Baja California (Los Cabos, Tijuana, Bahia Tortugas...) | 67°F to 86°F | 0 à 1 days | 63°F to 77°F | perfect weather* |
| Bajío (Querétaro, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas City...) | 83°F to 95°F | 3 à 6 days | perfect weather* | |
| Central Mexico (Mexico City, Puebla, Teotihuacan...) | 74°F to 99°F | 4 à 19 days | 81°F to 83°F | good weather* |
| Chiapas (Palenque, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Puerto Chiapas (Chiapas)...) | 83°F to 97°F | 9 à 23 days | 88°F | good weather* |
| North of Mexico (Chihuahua, Mazatlán, Monterrey...) | 81°F to 97°F | 0 à 13 days | 74°F to 81°F | perfect weather* |
| Pacific coast of Mexico (Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Escondido...) | 79°F to 95°F | 0 à 17 days | 83°F to 86°F | perfect weather* |
| Yucatán Peninsula (Cancun, Mérida, Chetumal...) | 85°F to 101°F | 3 à 10 days | 81°F to 85°F | good weather* |
Where should you go in Mexico in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Mexico in may ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
On the month of may the weather is perfect in Mexico, but partially because it concerns only the cities of Chihuahua, Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Guaymas. Around these cities, the conditions are right to savor fully your vacations: the sun is guaranteed, precipitations are scarce and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to these cities!
Please note that the weather is still favorable in the cities of Monterrey, Cancun, Tulum, Cozumel, Mexico City, Chichén Itzá, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, Yucatán, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya. Around here, temperatures are pleasing and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to discover the heritage, the city of Acapulco have a OK but just acceptable weather for that in may.
Climate in Mexico in may
Climate in Mexico City in may
In may, the mean temperature in Mexico City is 72°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate enjoyable in this location in this month. With 5in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, may is a good month to go in this locality in Mexico.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 69% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||
| Length of day | 13:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Acapulco in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is burning around this city in the month of may. With about 1.6in over 3 days, rain may be scarce during your holidays.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Acapulco in Mexico.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 12:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Cancun in may
In may, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in this month. With 6.7in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, may is a good time to go in this locality in Mexico.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 13:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Chihuahua in may
In may, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 72°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is very hot in this location in may. With 1in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem for your vacations.
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended time to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 27% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||
| Length of day | 13:35 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Los Cabos in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Los Cabos is 76°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 72°F). The climate quite good in this city in may. It rains very rarely during this month. You will be well dry throughout your trip!
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go in this city in Mexico.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 75°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 67% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:15 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Mexico in may
| Mexico City in may | good weather |
| Acapulco in may | perfect weather |
| Cancun in may | good weather |
| Chihuahua in may | perfect weather |
| Los Cabos in may | perfect weather |
| Aguascalientes in may | perfect weather |
| Bahia Tortugas in may | good weather |
| Chetumal in may | good weather |
| Mazatlán in may | perfect weather |
| Mérida in may | good weather |
| Monterrey in may | tolerable weather |
| Palenque in may | good weather |
| Puebla in may | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Chiapas (Chiapas) in may | bad weather |
| Puerto Escondido in may | good weather |
| Puerto Vallarta in may | perfect weather |
| Querétaro in may | perfect weather |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas in may | tolerable weather |
| Teotihuacan in may | good weather |
| Tijuana in may | perfect weather |
| Yucatán in may | good weather |
Weather data for Mexico in may:
Weather data for Mexico in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mexico. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mexico can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Mexico.