Mexico City weather in May (Mexico DF, Mexico)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mexico City in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Mexico City is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 26°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night. Experience the hottest month of the year with ease by packing light and breathable clothing. Staying cool and hydrated will ensure a pleasant experience.

Precipitation

Mexico City in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Mexico City. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mexico City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 232 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mexico City.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.