For those searching for an ideal May holiday with excellent weather, Acapulco is a perfect choice. Average maximum temperatures are +30°C. Expect about 9 sunny days, making it the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine. It's worth noting that there may be some rainfall, with an average of 21 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days. So, take your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it looks like amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the hottest month of the year in Acapulco;
Average weather
☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Acapulco has great weather in May.
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Average temperature in Acapulco in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Acapulco for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +30°C.
Is Acapulco warm or cold in May?
Acapulco is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is the hottest month in Acapulco, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Acapulco in May
Acapulco weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+15°C
+18°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
0 mm
21 mm
194 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
73%
73%
77%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
18
9
2
Cloudy days
12
15
5
Rainy days
1
7
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as great as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +30°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 0 mm to 21 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in April to 9 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Acapulco in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Acapulco is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Acapulco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.Acapulco is amazing in May with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Acapulco wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 307 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Acapulco?
This is the weather in Acapulco in May 2024:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
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+30°C
3 May
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+31°C
4 May
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+31°C
5 May
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+30°C
6 May
☁️
+31°C
7 May
☀️
+31°C
8 May
☀️
+31°C
9 May
☀️
+30°C
10 May
☀️
+30°C
11 May
☁️
+29°C
12 May
☁️
+29°C
13 May
☀️
+30°C
14 May
☁️
+30°C
15 May
☀️
+31°C
16 May
☀️
+31°C
17 May
☀️
+30°C
18 May
☀️
+30°C
19 May
☁️
+30°C
20 May
☁️
+31°C
21 May
☁️
+31°C
22 May
☁️
+31°C
23 May
☁️
+31°C
24 May
☁️
+30°C
25 May
☀️
+30°C
26 May
☁️
+31°C
27 May
🌧️
+31°C
28 May
☁️
+31°C
29 May
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+31°C
30 May
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+30°C
31 May
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+30°C
In May 2024 Acapulco had 15 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Acapulco climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Acapulco in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+28°C) and the highest in 1991 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 628 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1669 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Acapulco in May:
Is May a good time to visit Acapulco?
Yes, May is a great time to go to Acapulco, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Acapulco.
Can you sunbathe in Acapulco in May?
May is warm in Acapulco. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Acapulco rainy in May?
Acapulco is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Acapulco in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Acapulco in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Acapulco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
