Puerto Escondido in May: weather, rain (36%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Puerto Escondido weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

75°F – 90°F

🌧 Rainy days

36% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

January (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Puerto Escondido in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 32°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 36%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: May in Puerto Escondido brings warm tropical days with temperatures between 24°C and 32°C, generous sunshine, and the first hints of the rainy season adding occasional afternoon showers. Ideal for travelers who love the heat and don't mind a brief downpour to cool things off. Perfect for surfers and sun-seekers looking to enjoy the coast before peak summer crowds arrive.

By trip type

Puerto Escondido in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Puerto Escondido. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	70°F	86°F	4%	0.2in	10.5h	9.4/10
☀️ February	70°F	88°F	2%	0.1in	11.9h	9.2/10
☀️ March	72°F	90°F	3%	0.2in	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ April	73°F	90°F	2%	0.1in	11.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	75°F	90°F	36%	4.1in	11.2h	7.8/10
⛅ June	75°F	86°F	70%	9.7in	10.0h	7.4/10
🌤️ July	73°F	88°F	57%	4.8in	10.7h	7.5/10
⛅ August	75°F	88°F	67%	8.8in	9.6h	7.3/10
⛅ September	73°F	86°F	78%	10.2in	8.9h	7.3/10
⛅ October	73°F	86°F	61%	8.8in	9.4h	7.6/10
☀️ November	72°F	86°F	21%	1.6in	10.7h	8.7/10
☀️ December	70°F	86°F	5%	0.3in	10.5h	9.4/10

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, Puerto Escondido averages 90°F, 36% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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