Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sonora, Mexico this May.
Sonora, Mexico, a region in Mexico, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 28°C (82°F) in Puerto Peñasco to 38°C (100°F) in Ciudad Obregón. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ciudad Obregón and 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Peñasco.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Sonora, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Puerto Peñasco averages a daytime high of 28°C (82°F) in May, which is high for Sonora, Mexico.
Puerto Peñasco sees nighttime lows close to 21°C (70°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Ciudad Obregón is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 38°C (100°F) and rarely drops below 19°C (66°F) during the night.
When looking through our records, we find that Puerto Peñasco stands out as the coolest city in Sonora, Mexico for the month of May. Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F) and it cools down to about 21°C (70°F) at night.
The water temperature averages approximately 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Peñasco this month, good for swimming and cooling off.
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