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Quintana Roo weather in May

Planning a getaway to Quintana Roo 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 Quintana Roo in May?

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

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Isla Mujeres at 29°C to very warm in Estero Franco at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Estero Franco and 26°C in Isla Mujeres. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Holbox Island with an average of 44 mm to high rainfall in Estero Franco with 105 mm. Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Quintana Roo, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Quintana Roo's yearly weather, check out our Quintana Roo climate page.

Where to go in Quintana Roo in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Quintana Roo 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 Quintana Roo

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Quintana Roo?

Average weather in Playa del Carmen

In May Playa del Carmen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Playa del Carmen
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
41 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
95 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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30°C 
26°C 
225 hours 
182 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Playa del Carmen

Average weather in Cancún

In May Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cancún
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<<   April April
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29°C 
25°C 
38 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
90 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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30°C 
26°C 
163 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cancún

Average weather in Tulum

In May Tulum generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tulum
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<<   April April
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
41 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
99 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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30°C 
26°C 
225 hours 
203 mm 
12 days 
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Climate in Tulum

Average weather in Puerto Morelos

In May Puerto Morelos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Puerto Morelos
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<<   April April
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
39 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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30°C 
26°C 
225 hours 
170 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Puerto Morelos

Average weather in Cozumel

In May Cozumel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cozumel
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<<   April April
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28°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
38 mm 
3 days 
29°C 
26°C 
228 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
225 hours 
180 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Cozumel

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

Is May the best time to visit Quintana Roo?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Playa del Carmen, May might be a good time to visit Quintana Roo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the weather in October tends to be poor.

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