Mexico City · SpringMonth summary
Mexico City weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mexico City in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Mexico City in May: 82°F and 12.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Mexico City 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 Mexico City. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 45°F | 72°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 48°F | 77°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 52°F | 81°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 54°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 82°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 67% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 55°F | 73°F | 86% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 55°F | 73°F | 88% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 81% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 72°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 73°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 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, Mexico City averages 82°F, 40% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -25%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mexico City in May
Is May a good time to visit Mexico City?
May is an excellent time to visit Mexico City (score 8.4/10). With 82°F, 12.4h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mexico City in May?
With 82°F and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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