When to go · Ixtlán del Rio

Ixtlán del Rio in May

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

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Mexico overall
Prices: Medium; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler days)). 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

Ixtlán del RioHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 3 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 Ixtlán del Rio, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
May: 3
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, cooler days)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

January: Inside Ixtlán del Rio's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler days).

Ixtlán del Rio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across Mexico in May →