Weather in May in Sinaloa
Planning a trip to Sinaloa this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Sinaloa in May?
Sinaloa 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 to very hot in El Fuerte at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in El Fuerte and 23°C 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 in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm in Mazatlán.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 298 hours of sunshine in Mazatlán. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sinaloa climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Sinaloa?
Mazatlán
In May Mazatlán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Los Mochis
In May Los Mochis generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Culiacán
In May Culiacán generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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El Fuerte
In May El Fuerte generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sinaloa, in Mexico.
Is May the best time to visit Sinaloa?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Sinaloa with overall perfect weather in Mazatlán.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, 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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