Cancun Weather in May
Mexico · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high31°C (87°F)
Avg low26°C (78°F)
Rainfall86 mm (3.4 in)
RatingGood 6.6/10
Cancun in May sees daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), dropping to about 26°C (78°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 13 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Cancun?
May is a good time to visit Cancun (6.6/10), though February and March are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 31°C (87°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 43% |
| Daylight | 13 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.4 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with 44 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cancun in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Cancun weather in other months
Jan27°C / 22°C83 mmGoodFeb27°C / 23°C51 mmExcellentMar28°C / 23°C39 mmExcellentApr30°C / 25°C42 mmExcellentMay31°C / 26°C86 mmGoodJun30°C / 26°C189 mmPoorJul30°C / 27°C97 mmFairAug31°C / 27°C123 mmPoorSep30°C / 27°C152 mmPoorOct29°C / 26°C222 mmPoorNov28°C / 24°C132 mmFairDec27°C / 23°C76 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit CancunJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Los Angeles, California25°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas28°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado23°C · 65 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Playa del Carmen29°C · 88 mm
- Tulum31°C · 92 mm
- Merida36°C · 70 mm
- Belmopan34°C · 100 mm
- Havana33°C · 70 mm
- George Town28°C · 66 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.