Oaxaca in May
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
10Rainy days (72 mm)
12:48 hDaylight
06:59Sunrise · 19:47 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 9°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| February | 26°C | 10°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| March | 27°C | 11°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| April | 28°C | 13°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 25°C | 14°C | 163 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
| July | 25°C | 14°C | 104 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 25°C | 14°C | 124 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 160 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 72 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 24°C | 11°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| December | 24°C | 10°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Oaxaca in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best months are January, December, February, November.