What May feels like in Mexico City
May sits between Mexico City's dry and wet seasons. Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. The day–night swing is wide (about 13.4°C (24.1°F)): nights are cool, so mornings and evenings feel very different from midday. Humidity is moderate, so the air feels neither sticky nor dry.
Rain in Mexico City in May
May is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about one day in 2. Each rainy day adds about 5.7 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 7.4 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in May
Mid-month, Mexico City gets 13 h 2 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:01 am to sunset near 7:04 pm. Since mid-April the day has gained 28 min. The sun is out for roughly 91% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.
How May compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, May comes out as the 2nd warmest month in Mexico City. It is about as warm as April, with 35 mm more rain. June is cooler again. The next month's average high: 23.8°C (74.8°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Mexico City in May
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Mexico City in May?
Expect around 26.1°C (79°F) in the afternoon and 12.7°C (54.9°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in May?
Quite a lot — 74 mm spread over about 13 days.
What should I wear in Mexico City in May?
Based on the averages: versatile layers, rain protection and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is May or June better for visiting Mexico City?
May, narrowly: it ranks #7 of 12 among Mexico City's months, against #9 for the other. June is cooler and has more rainy days.