State of Puebla Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in State of Puebla, Mexico in May.

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Puebla Cholula Zacatlán Cuetzalán del Progreso

Planning a journey to State of Puebla, Mexico this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in State of Puebla in May

State of Puebla, Mexico is a region in Mexico. May in State of Puebla generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Chignahuapan to 28°C (82°F) in Atlixco. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Atlixco and 11°C (52°F) in Chignahuapan.

To explore the conditions in State of Puebla, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puebla with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Cuetzalán del Progreso with 194 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Puebla enjoys about 244 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore State of Puebla by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in State of Puebla - and find the best time to visit. (based on Puebla)

January23°C (73°F) February25°C (77°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October25°C (77°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in State of Puebla in May

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

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 State of Puebla

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

Temperature range in State of Puebla (May)

Precipitation variation in State of Puebla (May)

Puebla

In May Puebla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
244 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Cholula

In May Cholula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
244 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Zacatlán

In May Zacatlán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
197 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
279 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
less favorable
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Cuetzalán del Progreso

In May Cuetzalán del Progreso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
386 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
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Tehuacán

In May Tehuacán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in State of Puebla in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puebla 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Cholula 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Zacatlán 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Cuetzalán del Progreso 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Tehuacán 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Atlixco 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

State of Puebla weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in State of Puebla, Mexico in May?

In May, State of Puebla, Mexico generally has excellent weather conditions. Puebla sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in State of Puebla, Mexico in May?

Puebla averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does State of Puebla, Mexico get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in State of Puebla, Mexico during May, with Puebla averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit State of Puebla, Mexico?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to State of Puebla, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Puebla is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Puebla. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have mixed weather conditions.

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