Chihuahua Weather in May

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

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Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua Delicias Creel

Planning a journey to Chihuahua, 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 Chihuahua in May

Chihuahua, Mexico is a region in Mexico. Chihuahua, Mexico has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Creel at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Delicias at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Delicias and 8°C (46°F) in Creel. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Chihuahua, Mexico, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ciudad Juárez with an average of 6.7 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Hidalgo del Parral with 19 mm (0.7 in).

Explore Chihuahua by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chihuahua — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad Juárez)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March23°C (73°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune37°C (99°F) July36°C (97°F) August35°C (95°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November20°C (68°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chihuahua in May

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

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 Chihuahua

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

Temperature range in Chihuahua (May)

Precipitation variation in Chihuahua (May)

Ciudad Juárez

In May Ciudad Juárez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Ciudad Juárez →

Chihuahua

In May Chihuahua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
300 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Chihuahua →

Delicias

In May Delicias generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Creel

In May Creel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Creel →

Areponapuchi

In May Areponapuchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad Juárez 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Chihuahua 33°C (91°F) 15°C (59°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Delicias 36°C (97°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Creel 26°C (79°F) 8°C (46°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Areponapuchi 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Hidalgo del Parral 32°C (90°F) 15°C (59°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Chihuahua weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chihuahua, Mexico in May?

May in Chihuahua, Mexico brings pleasant weather. In Ciudad Juárez, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Chihuahua, Mexico in May?

Daytime temperatures in Ciudad Juárez peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Chihuahua, Mexico get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chihuahua, Mexico during May, with Ciudad Juárez averaging close to 6.7 mm (0.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Chihuahua, Mexico?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Ciudad Juárez, May might be a good time to visit Chihuahua, Mexico.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ciudad Juárez. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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