San Luis Potosí Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in May.

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Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce Río Verde

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

What to Expect in San Luis Potosí in May

San Luis Potosí, Mexico is a region in Mexico. May in San Luis Potosí generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in San Luis Potosí at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in Ciudad Valles at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Ciudad Valles and 14°C (57°F) in San Luis Potosí. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across San Luis Potosí, Mexico, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Real de Catorce with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Xilitla with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Explore San Luis Potosí by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Luis Potosí — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad Valles)

January25°C (77°F) February28°C (82°F) March31°C (88°F) April34°C (93°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San Luis Potosí in May

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

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 San Luis Potosí

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

Temperature range in San Luis Potosí (May)

Precipitation variation in San Luis Potosí (May)

Ciudad Valles

In May Ciudad Valles generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Ciudad Valles →

San Luis Potosí

In May San Luis Potosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
283 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in San Luis Potosí →

Real de Catorce

In May Real de Catorce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Real de Catorce →

Río Verde

In May Río Verde generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Río Verde →

Matehuala

In May Matehuala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Matehuala →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San Luis Potosí in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad Valles 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
San Luis Potosí 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Real de Catorce 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Río Verde 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Matehuala 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Tamasopo 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

San Luis Potosí weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in May?

Expect poor weather across San Luis Potosí, Mexico in May. The popular destination of Ciudad Valles averages 36°C (97°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in May?

Average temperatures in San Luis Potosí, Mexico during May range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 36°C (97°F) in Ciudad Valles.

Does San Luis Potosí, Mexico get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Ciudad Valles averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to San Luis Potosí, Mexico with often poor weather in Ciudad Valles.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Ciudad Valles. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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