Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Zihuatanejo with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°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 rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. 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 Zihuatanejo will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°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 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Zihuatanejo. 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.
Zihuatanejo in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
36 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 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 Zihuatanejo?
May is a great month to be in Zihuatanejo for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Zihuatanejo in May
With 36°C, Zihuatanejo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Zihuatanejo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Zihuatanejo, 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 5 days of rain in Zihuatanejo.
Daily UV Index in May in Zihuatanejo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Zihuatanejo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Zihuatanejo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo
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Average Weather in Zihuatanejo by Month
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