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Ixtapa in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, warm days, low rain)). 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) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Medium; Mexico overall
Prices: Medium; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, warm days, low rain)). 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

Long-term averages

IxtapaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 2 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 Ixtapa, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
May: 2
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, warm days, low rain)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

January: Inside Ixtapa's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, warm days, low rain).

Ixtapa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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