Verdict: Excellent month
Mexico City Weather in May
May runs warm in Mexico City, with daily highs around 28°C (82°F) and nights near 13°C (55°F). Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Mexico City.
Average high
28°C / 82°F
Average low
13°C / 55°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
58 mm
What to pack for Mexico City in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Mexico City: Mar (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Dec (22°C / 72°F) · Wettest: Aug (~28 rain days)
23°
7°
Jan
25°
8°
Feb
28°
10°
Mar
28°
12°
Apr
28°
13°
May
26°
14°
Jun
23°
13°
Jul
23°
13°
Aug
23°
13°
Sep
23°
11°
Oct
24°
9°
Nov
22°
8°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)