When to go · Santa María del Río
Santa María del Río in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (hottest, before the rains); late Sep rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (hottest, before the rains); late Sep rain.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Santa María del Río's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, mild days).
- NovemberGreatInside Santa María del Río's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, mild days).
- DecemberGreatInside Santa María del Río's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, mild days).
- JanuaryGreatInside Santa María del Río's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, mild days).
Weather in May
- Santa María del RíoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 5 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 Santa María del Río, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
May: 5
Jan: 2 (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–Jun (hottest, before the rains); late Sep rain.
January: Inside Santa María del Río's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, mild days).
Santa María del Río: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen