Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Mexican Riviera, Mexico in May
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mexican Riviera, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May34°C average high
May is close to Mexican Riviera's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May22mm average rain
May is one of Mexican Riviera'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
May7.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Mexican Riviera's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Mexican Riviera's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May80 weather score
May scores above Mexican Riviera's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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