May is a hot and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Cancun. May is an excellent month for swimming in Cancun with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Cancun in the months of March, April, May, August, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
The average maximum temperature in Cancun in May is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Cancun in May is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 26° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Cancun in May is 24°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Cancun in May are 13.1 and there are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Cancun in May is typically 13.2 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 Cancun in May is 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Cancun in May is 35.9cm and on average there are 6.1 rainy days in May making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Cancun 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 Cancun in May is typically 92.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 91.3% in the previous month and 94.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Cancun in May is typically 77.3%. The average relative humidity is 75.9% in the previous month and 81.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Cancun in May is typically 28kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 28kmh in the previous month and 26kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Cancun in May is typically 13kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 11kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Cancun in May is from the East.
