Sonora weather in May
Considering a trip to Sonora this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sonora in May?
Sonora is a region in Mexico. In May, Sonora experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Puerto Peñasco at 28°C to very warm in Ciudad Obregón at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Ciudad Obregón and 21°C in Puerto Peñasco.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 0.1 mm to almost no rainfall in Álamos with 4.7 mm.
For specific regional insights in Sonora for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sonora climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sonora?
Puerto Peñasco
In May Puerto Peñasco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermosillo
In May Hermosillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nogales
In May Nogales generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Carlos
In May San Carlos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ciudad Obregón
In May Ciudad Obregón generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°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 Sonora, in Mexico.
Is May the best time to visit Sonora?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Sonora with overall perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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