Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in May

Playa del Carmen is the better pick in May — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto EscondidoMay climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Escondido
Comfort score87/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high39°C37°C
Avg high / low34° / 24°31° / 26°
Rainfall66 mm79 mm
Rainy days1110
Humidity78%79%
Air quality (AQI)3948

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

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in May — FAQ

Is May better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Escondido?
Playa del Carmen is the better pick in May — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Puerto Escondido is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in May?
In May, Playa del Carmen averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 79 mm.