Sinaloa Weather in May

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

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Mazatlán Los Mochis Culiacán El Fuerte

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

What to Expect in Sinaloa in May

Sinaloa, Mexico is a region in Mexico. May in Sinaloa generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mazatlán at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in El Fuerte at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in El Fuerte and 23°C (73°F) in Mazatlán. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) in Mazatlán.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Mazatlán typically receives 298 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Sinaloa in May

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

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 Sinaloa

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

Temperature range in Sinaloa (May)

Precipitation variation in Sinaloa (May)

Mazatlán

In May Mazatlán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
298 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mazatlán →

Los Mochis

In May Los Mochis generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Los Mochis →

Culiacán

In May Culiacán generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Culiacán →

El Fuerte

In May El Fuerte generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in El Fuerte →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sinaloa, in Mexico.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mazatlán 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Los Mochis 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Culiacán 36°C (97°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
El Fuerte 38°C (100°F) 20°C (68°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)

Sinaloa weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Sinaloa, Mexico in May. The popular destination of Mazatlán averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

In Mazatlán, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Not particularly. Mazatlán averages just 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sinaloa, Mexico.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sinaloa, Mexico?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Sinaloa, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Mazatlán.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Mazatlán. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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