Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico in May
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
73
Very good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May111mm average rain
May sits near Cancun's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is one of Cancun's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Cancun's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May73 weather score
May sits close to Cancun'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.
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