Weather in Cancún in May
In an average May, Cancún sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2026-05-13
Lowest
24°C
1992-05-08
Low
Highest
29°C
2024-05-30
Lowest
23°C
2007-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2026-05-13
Lowest
24°C
1992-05-08
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2020-05-26
Lowest
12.8 g/m³
1992-05-08
Wind
Highest
51 km/h
2010-05-02
Lowest
9 km/h
2026-05-14
Gust
Highest
67 km/h
2010-05-02
Lowest
20 km/h
1994-05-19
Precip
Wettest
282 mm
2018
Driest
4 mm
2024
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