May weather forecastCuernavaca, Mexico

May

Weather in May

As moving into May, Cuernavaca's weather agrees with the rainy season spell. Though daytime temperatures remain steady around 26.8°C (80.2°F), evenings become warmer, settling at nearly 14.7°C (58.5°F). Weather reports indicate a surge in rainfall levels to 103mm (4.06"), which is significantly higher than April figures, indicating the arrival of the city's rainy season. While sunlight becomes a less common commodity, it enables the city to bloom and revamp its green appearance. A cooler and more humid atmosphere masks the city, yet it does not hinder the city’s liveliness and appeal.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout the month of May, Cuernavaca observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Humidity

In Cuernavaca, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.

Rainfall

In Cuernavaca, in May, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cuernavaca, there are 197 rainfall days, and 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are February and May, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Cuernavaca, Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 53%.

In Cuernavaca, Mexico, in May, during 18.9 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Cuernavaca is 13h and 2min.

On the first day of May in Cuernavaca, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CST.

The months with the most sunshine are February and May, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Cuernavaca is 9.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in May: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (21.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in May: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (265mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are February and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Cuernavaca, Mexico

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).