When to go · Chihuahua
Chihuahua in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- ChihuahuaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 4 days
- North and Baja, Mexico · Chihuahua, Copper Canyon, Baja Californiabest weather
Desert extremes; Copper Canyon has snow some winters and is best Mar–May and Oct–Nov.
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 Chihuahua, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
May: 4
Mar: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Mar: High
Prices
May: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Mar: 1
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
March: Inside Chihuahua's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.
Chihuahua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen