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Acapulco weather in May (Guerrero, Mexico)

Will it be warm or cold in Acapulco this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Acapulco typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 32°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Acapulco in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 2 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Acapulco climate page with graphs.

 

Acapulco, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 35 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mexico in May

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
9/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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