What is the weather like in Cancun in May?

Typical May temperatures in Cancun run about 89/76°F (high/low), with occasional showers.

When is the best time to visit Cancun?

December-April: dry, sunny, and seaweed-free. For the best value, aim for Late April-May and November — good weather at shoulder prices.

Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether May is your month.

Quick answer · Great value

Heat builds and first sargassum arrives; prices drop noticeably. Expect highs around 89°F, occasional showers, moderate, and good value.

89/76°F

Typical high / low

Occasional showers

Rain

Moderate

Crowds

Good value

Prices

Best overall: December-April: dry, sunny, and seaweed-free.
Best value: Late April-May and November — good weather at shoulder prices.
Watch out for: September-October: peak hurricane odds plus the tail of sargassum season.

Month	High/Low	Rain	Crowds	Prices
January	82/67°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
February	83/68°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
March	85/71°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
April	87/73°	Very little rain	Busy	Above average
May ←	89/76°	Occasional showers	Moderate	Good value
June	90/77°	Regular showers	Moderate	Good value
July	90/77°	Occasional showers	Busy	Above average
August	90/77°	Regular showers	Moderate	Good value
September	89/76°	Rainy season	Quiet	Lowest of the year
October	87/74°	Rainy season	Quiet	Lowest of the year
November	84/71°	Occasional showers	Moderate	Good value
December	82/68°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices

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