Baja California Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Baja California, Mexico in May.

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Tijuana Ensenada Mexicali Valle de Guadalupe

Planning a journey to Baja California, Mexico this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Baja California in May

Baja California, Mexico is a region in Mexico. Baja California, Mexico has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Rosarito at 19°C (66°F) and very warm in Mexicali at 35°C (95°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Mexicali and 14°C (57°F) in Rosarito.

To explore the conditions in Baja California, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Felipe with an average of 1.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Rosarito with 14 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Tijuana enjoys about 251 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Baja California by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baja California — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tijuana)

January20°C (68°F) February20°C (68°F) March20°C (68°F) April21°C (70°F) May22°C (72°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October25°C (77°F) November22°C (72°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Baja California in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Baja California.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Baja California

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Baja California, Mexico?

Temperature range in Baja California (May)

Precipitation variation in Baja California (May)

Tijuana

In May Tijuana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
251 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tijuana →

Ensenada

In May Ensenada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ensenada →

Mexicali

In May Mexicali generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Mexicali →

Valle de Guadalupe

In May Valle de Guadalupe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valle de Guadalupe →

Rosarito

In May Rosarito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
251 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rosarito →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Baja California in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tijuana 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Ensenada 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Mexicali 35°C (95°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Valle de Guadalupe 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Rosarito 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Puerto Nuevo 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Baja California weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Baja California, Mexico in May?

May in Baja California, Mexico brings perfect weather. In Tijuana, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Baja California, Mexico in May?

Daytime temperatures in Tijuana peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in May, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Baja California, Mexico get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana averages only about 8.3 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Baja California, Mexico?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Baja California, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Tijuana is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Tijuana.

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