Mexico
Mexico in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Mexico in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Mexico in May?
- Campeche is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 36°C (97°F) in May; Tijuana is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Mexico in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Campeche (29°C (84°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
36°
Campeche
Coolest
23°
Tijuana
Driest
0 mm
Cabo San Lucas
Warmest sea
29°
Campeche
Across Mexico, May highs run from 23°C (73°F) (Tijuana) to 36°C (97°F) (Campeche). On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Tijuana.
Best places in Mexico in May
97 
Cabo San Lucas
Baja California Sur · Mexico
31° / 16° 0 mm May
98
Mazatlán
Sinaloa · Mexico
31° / 20° 1 mm May
96
Tijuana
Baja California · Mexico
23° / 13° 4 mm May
98
Ensenada
Baja California · Mexico
23° / 11° 4 mm May
95
Zacatecas City
Zacatecas · Mexico
27° / 10° 20 mm May
97
San José del Cabo
Baja California Sur · Mexico
30° / 16° 0 mm May
100
Bahía de Kino
Sonora · Mexico
29° / 14° 1 mm May
98
Tecate
Baja California · Mexico
25° / 10° 8 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo San Lucas | 31° | 16° | 0 mm | 22° | 97 |
| Tijuana | 23° | 13° | 4 mm | — | 96 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 33° | 19° | 5 mm | — | 81 |
| San Luis Potosí City | 29° | 13° | 37 mm | — | 79 |
| Playa del Carmen | 33° | 23° | 103 mm | 28° | 78 |
| Cancún | 33° | 22° | 99 mm | — | 77 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 25° | 11° | 118 mm | — | 74 |
| Mexico City | 28° | 11° | 52 mm | — | 73 |
| Guanajuato City | 30° | 14° | 40 mm | — | 73 |
| Puebla City | 28° | 11° | 79 mm | — | 73 |
| Campeche | 36° | 23° | 64 mm | 29° | 60 |
| Guadalajara | 34° | 15° | 22 mm | — | 56 |
| Oaxaca City | 31° | 16° | 72 mm | — | 54 |
| Mexicali | 35° | 16° | 0 mm | — | 52 |
| Monterrey | 33° | 19° | 57 mm | — | 48 |
| Mérida | 36° | 22° | 68 mm | — | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Mexico in May?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Tijuana to 36° in Campeche.
Can you swim in Mexico in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Campeche at about 29°.