SeasonMapPlaya del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in May
Zihuatanejo is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zihuatanejo is sweltering, dry, while Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo — May climate, side by side
| Playa del Carmen | Zihuatanejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 87/100 (A) | 91/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 39°C | 36°C |
| Avg high / low | 34° / 24° | 31° / 23° |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 9 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2 |
| Humidity | 78% | 71% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 | 52 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Playa del Carmen or Zihuatanejo?
- Zihuatanejo is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zihuatanejo is sweltering, dry, while Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in May?
- In May, Playa del Carmen averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 9 mm.