When to go · Sayulita

Sayulita in May

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

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Mexico overall
Prices: Medium; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, small beginner waves Jan–Mar)). 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

SayulitaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 1 day

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 Sayulita, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
May: 1
Jan: 1
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, small beginner waves Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

January: Inside Sayulita's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, small beginner waves Jan–Mar).

Sayulita: 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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