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Mexico City in May
Little changes in Mexico City from April: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), and about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 53°F (12°C), about 16°C (28°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in April to 88/100.
- Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 82°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mexico City in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Museo Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo's Blue House in Coyoacán, with her studio and personal objects.
Teotihuacan
Ancient city with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, an hour north.
El Califa de León
Tiny San Rafael taco counter with a Michelin star for its gaonera steak taco.
Licorería Limantour
Roma Norte cocktail bar regularly ranked among the world's best.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
Nearby in May
- Puebla in May~66 mi · highs 82°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in May~227 mi · highs 85°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Guadalajara in May~287 mi · highs 92°F, 1.1 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mexico City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 99 in November – April. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Mexico City in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in May?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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