May is a warm month in Acapulco Bay, with sunny days and calm waters. It's an excellent time for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and diving. The underwater visibility remains good, making it a great time to explore the marine life. Windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions may still not be ideal due to the lack of strong winds. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
May sees a decrease in crowds as the high season comes to an end. Although there are no major public holidays or special events during this month, the warm weather still attracts a moderate number of visitors to Acapulco Bay.
The average maximum temperature in Acapulco Bay in May is 32°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 32° in the next month.
The average temperature in Acapulco Bay in May is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Acapulco Bay in May is 24°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Acapulco Bay in May are 12.9 and there are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Acapulco Bay in May is typically 14.2 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Acapulco Bay in May is 28.6° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Acapulco Bay in May is 24.3cm and on average there are 4 rainy days in May making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Acapulco Bay in May is 24° which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 23° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Acapulco Bay in May is typically 83.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 84% in the previous month and 86.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Acapulco Bay in May is typically 69.6%. The average relative humidity is 69% in the previous month and 73.7% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Acapulco Bay in May is typically 24kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Acapulco Bay in May is typically 8kmh. The average wind speed is 7kmh in the previous month and 8kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Acapulco Bay in May is from the West-Southwest.
