Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Oaxaca with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Oaxaca will be around 31°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Oaxaca. 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.
Oaxaca in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
64 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
April
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 Oaxaca?
May is a great month to be in Oaxaca for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Oaxaca in May
With 36°C, Oaxaca hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Oaxaca
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca.
Daily UV Index in May in Oaxaca
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Oaxaca, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Oaxaca Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Oaxaca. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Oaxaca by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oaxaca. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
