Weather in May in Quintana Roo
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 hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Isla Mujeres at 29°C to very hot 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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Quintana Roo?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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