Santa Elena weather in May (Yucatán, Mexico)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Elena this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Santa Elena typically brings very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 37°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 275 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 37°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 275 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mérida, Mexico (71 KM, 44 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

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