Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Oaxaca (state), Mexico in May
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
5.2h
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oaxaca (state), Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May86mm average rain
May sits near Oaxaca (state)'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
May5.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Oaxaca (state)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May scores above Oaxaca (state)'s yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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