Weather in May in San Luis Potosí
Thinking about venturing to San Luis Potosí this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in San Luis Potosí in May?
San Luis Potosí 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. In May, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in San Luis Potosí at 30°C to very hot in Ciudad Valles at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Ciudad Valles and 14°C in San Luis Potosí. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in San Luis Potosí. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Real de Catorce with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Xilitla with 132 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in San Luis Potosí, see the map below. For a more detailed look at San Luis Potosí's yearly weather, check out our San Luis Potosí climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in San Luis Potosí?
Ciudad Valles
In May Ciudad Valles generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San Luis Potosí
In May San Luis Potosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Real de Catorce
In May Real de Catorce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Río Verde
In May Río Verde generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Matehuala
In May Matehuala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit San Luis Potosí?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to San Luis Potosí with often poor weather in Ciudad Valles.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Ciudad Valles. In contrast, May, June, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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