Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca Weather in May

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

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Oaxaca de Juárez Puerto Escondido Santa Cruz Huatulco Zipolite

Planning a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Oaxaca in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in San Agustín Etla at 27°C (81°F) to very hot in Puerto Escondido at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Escondido and 13°C (55°F) in San Agustín Etla.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tangolunda with 165 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Oaxaca de Juárez sees close to 265 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in May

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

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 Oaxaca

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

Temperature range in Oaxaca (May)

Precipitation variation in Oaxaca (May)

Oaxaca de Juárez

In May Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
286 hours
265 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez →

Puerto Escondido

In May Puerto Escondido generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
220 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
388 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Escondido →

Santa Cruz Huatulco

In May Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
221 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
447 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco →

Zipolite

In May Zipolite generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
220 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
469 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zipolite →

Tangolunda

In May Tangolunda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
221 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
459 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Tangolunda →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oaxaca de Juárez 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Puerto Escondido 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Santa Cruz Huatulco 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Zipolite 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Tangolunda 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Puerto Ángel 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)

Oaxaca weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Oaxaca, Mexico in May. The popular destination of Oaxaca de Juárez averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

In Oaxaca de Juárez, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca de Juárez averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Oaxaca, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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