When to go · Candelaria
Candelaria in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (heavy rain, high humidity, mosquito peak).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (heavy rain, high humidity, mosquito peak).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Candelaria's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).
- DecemberGreatInside Candelaria's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).
- JanuaryGreatInside Candelaria's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).
- FebruaryGreatInside Candelaria's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).
Weather in May
- CandelariaHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Medium
Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Candelaria, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (heavy rain, high humidity, mosquito peak).
January: Inside Candelaria's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).
Candelaria: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen