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Santa Cruz Huatulco weather in May (Oaxaca, Mexico)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Cruz Huatulco in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Santa Cruz Huatulco includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 30°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz Huatulco in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. This month experiences about 2 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 221 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz Huatulco climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz Huatulco, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Huatulco, Mexico (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in May

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.