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The weather in Cancun in May is very hot. The average temperatures are between 26°C and 30°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Cancun during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Cancun in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Cancun in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Cancun before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 22° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 125 mm | Perfect | Cancun in January |
| February | 27° / 23° | 3 | 25 | 0 | 73 mm | Perfect | Cancun in February |
| March | 27° / 23° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 52 mm | Perfect | Cancun in March |
| April | 29° / 25° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 79 mm | Good | Cancun in April |
| May | 30° / 26° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 161 mm | Ok | Cancun in May |
| June | 30° / 26° | 10 | 20 | 0 | 246 mm | Ok | Cancun in June |
| July | 31° / 27° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 131 mm | Ok | Cancun in July |
| August | 31° / 27° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 184 mm | Ok | Cancun in August |
| September | 31° / 27° | 13 | 17 | 0 | 214 mm | Ok | Cancun in September |
| October | 29° / 26° | 11 | 20 | 0 | 283 mm | Ok | Cancun in October |
| November | 28° / 24° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 164 mm | Good | Cancun in November |
| December | 27° / 23° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 120 mm | Perfect | Cancun in December |