May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Yucatán
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Yucatán, Mexico in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Yucatán precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Yucatán, Mexico receive in May?
Mérida stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 53 mm (2.1 in).
How many days does it rain in the Yucatán, Mexico in May?
Rainfall in Mérida typically falls on roughly 5 days days in May.
Is May part of the rainy season in the Yucatán, Mexico?
May is generally a drier month for the Yucatán, Mexico, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in the Yucatán, Mexico?
Ek'Balam is the wettest city in the Yucatán, Mexico in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the driest city in May in the Yucatán, Mexico?
Based on our database, Celestún sees the least rainfall in the Yucatán, Mexico in May, with around 22 mm (0.9 in) on average.
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