May Weather in Cuernavaca, Mexico - 2025
Snowbirds who are thinking about or planning to spend their winter in one of the most interesting states in Mexico can cast their net in the town of Cuernavaca. Located in the state of Morelos Mexico, this town is the largest in the state and also its capital. It is quite close to Mexico City and the city often sees visitors from there who wish to enjoy the lush vegetation and pleasant climate. Nicknamed the 'city of eternal spring' the town sees many visitors from both Mexico and the rest of the world with many of them even having summer homes here.
Due to the influx of people from all over the world to Cuernavaca from the early 19th century up until today, the people of the town are diverse and have roots in multiple traditions. It is a top holiday destination and has featured in popular novels like the book 'Under the Volcano' by Malcolm Lowry. There are many stunning churches and religious buildings in the town because of the presence of missionaries during the years of Spanish colonization and the continuous missionary work that was done there even after the Spanish were overthrown. The city's vegetation, archaeological sites, cultural heritage, environment, and surrounding forests are all protected areas.
Generally, May in Cuernavaca will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 25 rainy days, with on average 7.5 inches / 191 mm of rain during the month of May.
Contents
- 1 May weather in Cuernavaca Mexico
- 2 May weather in Cuernavaca Mexico in more detail
- 3 What to do in Cuernavaca Mexico in May
- 4 Is it humid in Cuernavaca Mexico in May?
- 5 Is May a good time to go to Cuernavaca Mexico?
- 6 Does it rain all day in Cuernavaca Mexico in May?
- 7 Is May the rainiest month in Cuernavaca Mexico?
- 8 Is May the most sunniest month in Cuernavaca Mexico?
- 9 More information about Cuernavaca Mexico
- 10 Weather in Cuernavaca Mexico in other months
- 11 What to do in Cuernavaca Mexico for each month
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Cuernavaca, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid
Generally, May in Cuernavaca will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66°F / 19°C.
Cuernavaca has its share of rainy days in May. You can expect around 25 rainy days, with on average 7.5 inches / 191 mm of rain during the whole month.
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Cuernavaca, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds
Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 82°F / 28°C during the day and an average of 66°F / 19°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 89°F / 32°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 59°F / 15°C.
When looking at the whole year, January and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. April and May are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, April and May are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. January, September, November and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Cuernavaca each month:
Generally, you can expect about 25 rain days in May, with on average 7.5 inches / 191 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, December is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.5 inches / 12 mmmm. June is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 11.6 inches / 294 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is a lot more than April, which sees around 3 inches / 77 mm of rain. And a lot less than June, which sees around 11.6 inches / 294 mm of rain
If we look at the number of days with rain, December is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 5 days. July is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 29 and 30 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is more than April, which sees an average of between 15 and 16 days of rain. And slightly less than June, which sees an average of between 28 and 29 days of rain
You can expect in May, the water temperature for Cuernavaca to be between 86°F / 30°C and 77°F / 25°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
October has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 87°F / 31°C and 89°F / 32°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature slightly higher than April, with a water temperature of an average of between 78°F / 26°C and 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C.
Generally, you can expect around 6 sunny days in May and around 22 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, January is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 21 sunny days. August and September And are the months with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 1 sunny day. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is lower than April, with around 13 sunny days. And slightly more than June, with around 2 sunny days
We have looked at the sunny days in Cuernavaca. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. June is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days. April is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 1 cloudy day. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with around 1 cloudy day. And less than June, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days
Generally, May in Cuernavaca will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Cuernavaca to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)
- The Cathedral - this amazing baroque-style building was erected in 1525 by Franciscan missionaries who came to evangelize in Mexico. Snowbirds will have the chance to see an authentic 15th-century building.
- Agua Hedionda water park - built around a natural spring, this waterpark is believed to have waters with healing properties. Many people come here to float peacefully
- Borda garden - walks down this outstanding garden with multiple blooms in the display is therapeutic and calming for many people. There are fountains, pools, and plants as well as flowers. There is also a small art museum in the garden.
- Teopanzolco zone- this archeological site is the stuff of history and contains pyramids that resemble the ones found in Tenochtitlan.
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Cuernavaca Mexico in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Cuernavaca, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.
To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Cuernavaca during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Cuernavaca will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Cuernavaca is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Cuernavaca in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 66°F / 19°C.
As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 6 sunny days and 22 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 25 rainy days, with on average 7.5 inches / 191 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Cuernavaca Mexico for most visitors.
In Cuernavaca, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 25 rainy days, with on average 7.5 inches / 191 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Cuernavaca Mexico, there are, on average 6 sunny days and 22 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in Cuernavaca, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
July is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 30 days with rain. December is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 5 days.
July is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 11.6 inches / 294 mm of rain. December is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.5 inches / 12 mm of rain.
May is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in Cuernavaca, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
January is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 6 sunny days, and 22 partly suny days. August and September are the months with the lowest number of sunny days.
March is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. April is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While June is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
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