Oaxaca in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oaxaca in may 2025
The weather in Oaxaca in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
25%
21%
20%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
22%
18%
4%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Heavy rain
37% of time
30%
27%
8%
Weather at 3am
59°F
32%
21%
21%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oaxaca in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oaxaca in may.
The climate of Oaxaca in may is tolerable
In may in Oaxaca, the climate is wet (with 9.5in of rainfall over 15 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.8in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite nice there may. Temperatures are up to 79°F. The minimum is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Oaxaca is 68°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Oaxaca in the month of may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 13 of the month.
In may in Oaxaca, the days on average last 12:56. The sun rises at 05:55 and sunset is at 18:51.
With good weather conditions, may is a good month to go in this city in Mexico.
Oaxaca: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Oaxaca forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Mexico?
If you want to go to Mexico in may, there are destinations with better weather than Oaxaca:
In may, Acapulco, Chihuahua, Los Cabos, Aguascalientes, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Mexico City, Cancun, Bahia Tortugas, Chetumal, Mérida and Palenque have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oaxaca in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.69km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Oaxaca in may 2024:
58°F to 79°F
58°F to 83°F
58°F to 86°F
63°F to 83°F
61°F to 83°F
65°F to 85°F
67°F to 92°F
67°F to 88°F
67°F to 90°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 86°F
63°F to 86°F
59°F to 86°F
59°F to 79°F
59°F to 83°F
63°F to 85°F
63°F to 83°F
58°F to 83°F
61°F to 77°F
59°F to 83°F
65°F to 85°F
63°F to 86°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 86°F
67°F to 86°F
59°F to 86°F
61°F to 86°F
65°F to 90°F
61°F to 92°F
63°F to 90°F
63°F to 90°F
Map: other cities in Mexico in may
Cities near Oaxaca:
| Monte Alban in may | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Escondido in may | good weather |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de Leon in may | good weather |
| Huatulco in may | tolerable weather |
| San Pedro Pochutla in may | tolerable weather |
| Mazunte in may | tolerable weather |
| Playa San Agustinillo in may | tolerable weather |
| Crucecita in may | tolerable weather |
| Matias Romero in may | good weather |
| Salina Cruz in may | good weather |
| Córdoba in may | tolerable weather |
| Punta Maldonado (Guerrero) in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Oaxaca in may:
Weather data for Oaxaca for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oaxaca. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oaxaca can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Oaxaca.