May verdict

Mexico in May

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

52mm

Sun

7.4h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

73

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May31°C average high

May is one of Mexico's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsApril to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May52mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Mexico's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.4 hours average sun

May is one of Mexico's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsFebruary to July and November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May12°C average sea

May is close to Mexico's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May73 weather score

May is one of Mexico's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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