Riviera Nayarit weather in May

Planning a getaway to Riviera Nayarit this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Riviera Nayarit in May?

Riviera Nayarit is a region in Mexico. May in Riviera Nayarit generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Punta Mita at 27°C to very warm in Tepic at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Tepic and 25°C in Punta Mita. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Blas with an average of 3.4 mm to low rainfall in Tepic with 15 mm.

For specific regional insights in Riviera Nayarit for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Riviera Nayarit climate page.

Where to go in Riviera Nayarit in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Riviera Nayarit on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Riviera Nayarit

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Riviera Nayarit?

Average weather in Nuevo Vallarta

In May Nuevo Vallarta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nuevo Vallarta
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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28°C 
20°C 
4 mm 
1 day 
30°C 
22°C 
11 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
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30°C 
24°C 
179 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Nuevo Vallarta

Average weather in Bucerías

In May Bucerías generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bucerías
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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27°C 
21°C 
3.6 mm 
1 day 
29°C 
23°C 
7.9 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
151 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Bucerías

Average weather in Punta Mita

In May Punta Mita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Punta Mita
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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26°C 
23°C 
3.2 mm 
1 day 
27°C 
25°C 
5.4 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
90 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Punta Mita

Average weather in Sayulita

In May Sayulita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sayulita
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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27°C 
22°C 
2.6 mm 
1 day 
28°C 
24°C 
5.3 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
104 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Sayulita

Average weather in Cruz de Huanacaxtle

In May Cruz de Huanacaxtle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cruz de Huanacaxtle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
3.6 mm 
1 day 
28°C 
23°C 
7.3 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
135 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riviera Nayarit, in Mexico.

Is May the best time to visit Riviera Nayarit?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Riviera Nayarit. Typically, the climate in Nuevo Vallarta is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Riviera Nayarit is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nuevo Vallarta . On the other hand, the weather in July, August and September tend to be poor.

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