SeasonMapZihuatanejo weather in May
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May in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#5 of 12 months in Zihuatanejo · #141 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zihuatanejo in May
Other months in Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo's forum rates the November-through-March stretch as reliably excellent, and March specifically as sunny, breezy and essentially rain-free, high 80s°F by day cooling to the mid-to-high 70s in the evening. Regulars describe day after day of clear, near-identical good weather, with ocean temperatures staying warm enough for comfortable swimming throughout.
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Zihuatanejo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Zihuatanejo 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)
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Best months for Zihuatanejo'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).
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What's on in Zihuatanejo in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Pacific hurricane season
15 May – 30 NovThe eastern Pacific season opens in mid-May and runs to the end of November, with September the month to watch on this stretch of coast. Most systems pass offshore and leave rain behind. Source ↗
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Zihuatanejo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?
- May in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Zihuatanejo on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Zihuatanejo in May?
- In May, Zihuatanejo averages a daily high of 31°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 8.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zihuatanejo in May?
- Zihuatanejo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.