Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in May

Cancún is the better pick in May — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Cancún vs Puerto EscondidoMay climate, side by side

CancúnPuerto Escondido
Comfort score86/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high35°C37°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°31° / 26°
Rainfall84 mm79 mm
Rainy days1110
Humidity77%79%
Air quality (AQI)4748

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

Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cancún or Puerto Escondido?
Cancún is the better pick in May — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Escondido in May?
In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 79 mm.