Cancún vs Oaxaca in May

Cancún is the better pick in May — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Oaxaca is sweltering, a little rain.

Cancún vs OaxacaMay climate, side by side

CancúnOaxaca
Comfort score86/100 (A)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high35°C34°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°33° / 16°
Rainfall84 mm55 mm
Rainy days118
Humidity77%61%
Air quality (AQI)4764

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cancún vs Oaxaca in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cancún or Oaxaca?
Cancún is the better pick in May — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Oaxaca is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Oaxaca in May?
In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Oaxaca averages 33°C high / 16°C low with about 55 mm.