Weather in Cancun in May
Cancun offers excellent beach weather with frequent rainfall (avg 27.1°C, 15 rainy days). Weather score: 7.8/10 · Very good
Avg temp
27.1°C
Daytime high
29.6°C
Night low
25°C
Rainy days
15
Sun per day
11.9 h
Sea temp
27°C
Cancun climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C | 25.7°C | 21.6°C | 13 | 9.2 h | 6.7/10 |
| February | 24.5°C | 26.7°C | 22.7°C | 10 | 10.5 h | 7.5/10 |
| March | 25.3°C | 27.7°C | 23.3°C | 8 | 11.4 h | 8.3/10 |
| April | 26.4°C | 29°C | 24.3°C | 7 | 11.7 h | 9.3/10 |
| May | 27.1°C | 29.6°C | 25°C | 15 | 11.9 h | 7.8/10 |
| June | 27.4°C | 29.7°C | 25.6°C | 17 | 10.9 h | 7.8/10 |
| July | 28.3°C | 30.8°C | 26.1°C | 14 | 12 h | 7.8/10 |
| August | 28.2°C | 30.8°C | 26.1°C | 18 | 11.3 h | 7.8/10 |
| September | 27.6°C | 30.1°C | 25.6°C | 22 | 10.6 h | 7.3/10 |
| October | 26.7°C | 29.1°C | 24.6°C | 20 | 10.1 h | 7.3/10 |
| November | 25.3°C | 27.6°C | 23.4°C | 14 | 10.1 h | 6.7/10 |
| December | 24.6°C | 26.7°C | 22.7°C | 13 | 9.7 h | 6.7/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cancun in May
How warm is it in Cancun in May?
In May, Cancun averages 27.1°C, with daytime highs of 29.6°C and night lows of 25°C.
Does it rain a lot in Cancun in May?
May sees around 15 rainy days and about 95.8 mm of rainfall in Cancun.
Is May a good month to visit Cancun?
May scores 7.8/10 for Cancun. Cancun offers excellent beach weather with frequent rainfall (avg 27.1°C, 15 rainy days).