Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Acapulco, Mexico in May
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Acapulco, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is close to Acapulco's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May31mm average rain
May is one of Acapulco's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.1 hours average sun
May is below Acapulco's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Acapulco's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May76 weather score
May sits close to Acapulco's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.