Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Chichén-Itzá with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chichén-Itzá in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Chichén-Itzá with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 37°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Chichén-Itzá will be around 36°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 57 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Chichén-Itzá. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chichén-Itzá in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
57 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Chichén-Itzá?
May isn’t a good time to be in Chichén-Itzá. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
The hurricane season in Chichén-Itzá runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Chichén-Itzá in May
With 41°C, Chichén-Itzá hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Chichén-Itzá
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Chichén-Itzá, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Chichén-Itzá
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Chichén-Itzá, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Chichén-Itzá.
Daily UV Index in May in Chichén-Itzá
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Chichén-Itzá, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Chichén-Itzá Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Chichén-Itzá, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Chichén-Itzá Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Chichén-Itzá, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Chichén-Itzá
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Average Weather in Chichén-Itzá by Month
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