Sonora Weather in May

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

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Puerto Peñasco Hermosillo Nogales Álamos

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

What to Expect in Sonora in May

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. In May, Sonora experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Puerto Peñasco at 28°C (82°F) to very hot in Ciudad Obregón at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ciudad Obregón and 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Peñasco.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 0.1 mm (0 in) to almost no rainfall in Álamos with 4.7 mm (0.2 in).

Explore Sonora by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sonora — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Peñasco)

January20°C (68°F) February21°C (70°F) March23°C (73°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October30°C (86°F) November25°C (77°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sonora in May

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

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 Sonora

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

Temperature range in Sonora (May)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (May)

Puerto Peñasco

In May Puerto Peñasco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In May Hermosillo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
37°C (99°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
300 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In May Nogales generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In May Álamos generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

In May San Carlos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Hermosillo 37°C (99°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Nogales 30°C (86°F) 9°C (48°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Álamos 37°C (99°F) 18°C (64°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
San Carlos 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Ciudad Obregón 38°C (100°F) 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)

Sonora weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Sonora, Mexico in May. The popular destination of Puerto Peñasco averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

In Puerto Peñasco, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Sonora, Mexico. Puerto Peñasco averages only about 0.8 mm (0.03 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Sonora, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. The weather in July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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