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Puerto Escondido in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Puerto Escondido in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Puerto Escondido, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Puerto Escondido in May 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Puerto Escondido in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Escondido has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Puerto Escondido in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Escondido for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +31°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.

Is Puerto Escondido warm or cold in May?

Puerto Escondido is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Puerto Escondido:

Climate in Puerto Escondido in May

Puerto Escondido weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+22°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+33°C+32°C
Rainfall
8 mm85 mm359 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%78%82%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
1650
Cloudy days
883
Rainy days
61827
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 85 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in April to 5 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Puerto Escondido in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Puerto Escondido is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Puerto Escondido based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Escondido wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 544 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 11% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Puerto Escondido?

This is the weather in Puerto Escondido in May 2024:
1 May
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+31°C
2 May
☀️
+31°C
3 May
☀️
+31°C
4 May
☁️
+32°C
5 May
☁️
+33°C
6 May
☁️
+32°C
7 May
🌫️
+32°C
8 May
☀️
+32°C
9 May
☀️
+32°C
10 May
☁️
+31°C
11 May
☁️
+31°C
12 May
☁️
+31°C
13 May
☀️
+30°C
14 May
☁️
+30°C
15 May
☁️
+31°C
16 May
☀️
+31°C
17 May
☀️
+31°C
18 May
☀️
+32°C
19 May
☁️
+32°C
20 May
🌫️
+31°C
21 May
🌫️
+31°C
22 May
☁️
+31°C
23 May
☀️
+31°C
24 May
☁️
+31°C
25 May
🌧️
+30°C
26 May
🌧️
+30°C
27 May
☁️
+30°C
28 May
☀️
+31°C
29 May
☁️
+31°C
30 May
☀️
+30°C
31 May
🌧️
+31°C
In May 2024 Puerto Escondido had 11 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Puerto Escondido climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Puerto Escondido in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+28°C) and the highest in 2023 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 1003 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 3372 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Escondido in May:

Is May a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?

It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Escondido, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Puerto Escondido in May?

May is warm in Puerto Escondido. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Puerto Escondido rainy in May?

Puerto Escondido is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Puerto Escondido in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Escondido in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Puerto Escondido

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Escondido, 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.