Visit Guanajuato in May? Score 8.7/10 [2026]

Month summary

Guanajuato weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 86°F

🌧 Rainy days

18% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Guanajuato in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.8h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 18%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: May in Guanajuato is absolutely stellar for travelers who love warm days without oppressive heat. Expect pleasant 15–30°C temperatures, abundant sunshine at nearly 13 hours daily, and minimal rain—perfect for exploring colonial architecture and wandering colorful plazas without weather worries. You'll have the place practically to yourself before summer crowds arrive.

By trip type

Guanajuato in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Guanajuato. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	46°F	72°F	5%	0.0in	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ February	50°F	75°F	4%	0.0in	11.2h	8.7/10
☀️ March	54°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	11.8h	9.5/10
☀️ April	57°F	84°F	3%	0.0in	12.2h	9.3/10
☀️ May	59°F	86°F	18%	0.0in	12.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	59°F	81°F	49%	0.2in	12.4h	7.9/10
🌦️ July	57°F	75°F	58%	0.2in	12.1h	7.4/10
🌤️ August	57°F	77°F	52%	0.2in	12.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	57°F	75°F	47%	0.1in	11.4h	7.6/10
🌤️ October	55°F	75°F	22%	0.1in	11.0h	8.2/10
🌤️ November	52°F	75°F	7%	0.0in	11.0h	8.6/10
🌤️ December	48°F	72°F	5%	0.0in	10.6h	8.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Guanajuato averages 86°F, 18% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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