Jalisco Weather in May

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

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Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara Barra de Navidad Careyes

Are you planning a trip a to Jalisco, Mexico in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Jalisco in May

Jalisco, Mexico is a region in Mexico. May in Jalisco generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Careyes at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Tequila at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tequila and 22°C (72°F) in Careyes. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Jalisco, Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Careyes with an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Mazamitla with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Explore Jalisco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jalisco — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Vallarta)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jalisco in May

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

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 Jalisco

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

Temperature range in Jalisco (May)

Precipitation variation in Jalisco (May)

Puerto Vallarta

In May Puerto Vallarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Puerto Vallarta →

Guadalajara

In May Guadalajara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
280 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Guadalajara →

Barra de Navidad

In May Barra de Navidad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
282 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Barra de Navidad →

Careyes

In May Careyes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Careyes →

San Juan de los Lagos

In May San Juan de los Lagos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
268 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Vallarta 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Guadalajara 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Barra de Navidad 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Careyes 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
San Juan de los Lagos 33°C (91°F) 17°C (63°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Tapalpa 31°C (88°F) 14°C (57°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Jalisco weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Jalisco, Mexico typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Vallarta average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Jalisco, Mexico during May range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Puerto Vallarta.

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

May is on the drier side in Jalisco, Mexico. Puerto Vallarta averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Jalisco, Mexico?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Jalisco, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Puerto Vallarta.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Vallarta. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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