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Baja California Sur Weather in May

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

Thinking about venturing to Baja California Sur, Mexico this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Baja California Sur in May

Baja California Sur, Mexico is a region in Mexico. May in Baja California Sur generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in El Bedito at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Boca de la Vinorama at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Boca de la Vinorama and 21°C (70°F) in El Bedito. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Baja California Sur, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) in Cabo San Lucas. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Cabo San Lucas, marking it as the year's driest month.

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

Best Places to Visit in Baja California Sur in May

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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 Sur

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

Temperature range in Baja California Sur (May)

Precipitation variation in Baja California Sur (May)

Cabo San Lucas

In May Cabo San Lucas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

San José del Cabo

In May San José del Cabo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
279 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

La Paz

In May La Paz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
331 hours
334 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

Todos Santos

In May Todos Santos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

El Pescadero

In May El Pescadero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabo San Lucas 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
San José del Cabo 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
La Paz 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Todos Santos 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
El Pescadero 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Pichilnque 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Baja California Sur weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Baja California Sur, Mexico brings pleasant weather. In Cabo San Lucas, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Cabo San Lucas averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Not particularly. Cabo San Lucas averages just 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Cabo San Lucas, May might be a good time to visit Baja California Sur, Mexico.

On average, the best time to visit Baja California Sur, Mexico is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Cabo San Lucas. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be poor.

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