Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in May

Puerto Vallarta is the better pick in May — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, dry, while Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Cancún vs Puerto VallartaMay climate, side by side

CancúnPuerto Vallarta
Comfort score86/100 (A)91/100 (S)
Feels-like high35°C37°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°32° / 22°
Rainfall84 mm6 mm
Rainy days111
Humidity77%75%
Air quality (AQI)4756

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

Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cancún or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the better pick in May — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Vallarta is sweltering, dry, while Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Puerto Vallarta in May?
In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Puerto Vallarta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm.