SeasonMapLa Paz, Baja California (La Paz) weather in May
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May in La Paz, Baja California: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in La Paz, Baja California · #436 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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La Paz, Baja California climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 73°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 49% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in La Paz, Baja California in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for La Paz, Baja California's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLa Paz, Baja California's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in La Paz, Baja California in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Pacific hurricane season
15 May – 30 NovThe eastern Pacific season opens in mid-May, and southern Baja sits where the storms turn north — Odile came ashore here in September 2014 and took the power out for weeks. Late August to early October is the part that matters. Source ↗
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La Paz, Baja California in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit La Paz, Baja California?
- May in La Paz, Baja California: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for La Paz, Baja California on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in La Paz, Baja California in May?
- In May, La Paz, Baja California averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 18.3°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in La Paz, Baja California in May?
- La Paz, Baja California has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.