Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Mexico with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mexico 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 Mexico with hot temperatures, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights close to 27°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 drops to around 35°C, with nights close to 27°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. 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 Mexico will be around 35°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 41% per day this month. 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 Mexico. 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.
Mexico in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
124 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Mexico?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Mexico. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Mexico runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Mexico in May
With 38°C, Mexico hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C.
Check out the climate of Mexico for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in May in Mexico
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Mexico, 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 Mexico
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Mexico, 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 13 days of rain in Mexico.
Daily UV Index in May in Mexico
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Mexico, 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 Mexico Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Mexico, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Mexico Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Mexico, 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 Mexico
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Mexico by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
