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Santiago, Nuevo León in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (heat and afternoon rain); check the Cielo Mágico festival date each year.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Mexico overall
Prices
Medium
Mexico overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santiago, Nuevo León

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (heat and afternoon rain); check the Cielo Mágico festival date each year.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Santiago, Nuevo LeónHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 7 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 Santiago, Nuevo León, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7

    Jan: 4 (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–Sep (heat and afternoon rain); check the Cielo Mágico festival date each year.

January: Inside Santiago, Nuevo León's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, cooler).

Santiago, Nuevo León: 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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