Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Ixtapa, Mexico in May
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ixtapa, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°C average high
May is close to Ixtapa's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May18mm average rain
May is one of Ixtapa'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
May6.4 hours average sun
May sits close to Ixtapa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is below Ixtapa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May74 weather score
May sits close to Ixtapa'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.
