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Puebla in May
Little changes in Puebla from April: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), and about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 87/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (67 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 55°F (13°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (67 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in April to 87/100.
- 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 hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puebla in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Callejón de los Sapos
Antique and flea market lane, busiest on weekends.
Why now May scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gran Pirámide de Cholula
World's largest pyramid by volume, topped by a church with views of Popocatépetl.
Capilla del Rosario
Baroque chapel inside Templo de Santo Domingo covered in gold leaf.
La Pasita
Tiny bar since 1916 pouring its signature raisin liqueur shot.
Talavera Uriarte
Talavera pottery workshop since 1824 with tours of the hand-painting process.
Nearby in May
- Mexico City in May~66 mi · highs 82°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in May~167 mi · highs 85°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puebla in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Puebla?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 87/100 against a best of 100 in November – April. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Puebla in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puebla in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Puebla in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Puebla in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.