Huatulco in May
May is a middling month for Huatulco: a typical day grades A, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 91°F, water around 84°F and about a 16% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Huatulco month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA88°F
- FebA88°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA90°F
- MayA91°F
- JunA-90°F
- JulA-90°F
- AugB+90°F
- SepB+89°F
- OctA-89°F
- NovA89°F
- DecA88°F
April: A · May: A · June: A-. The best months are usually January, February and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Huatulco in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Secrets Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Samora Luxury Resort | A | SatCSunCMonB-TueB-WedB- |
| Coral Blue | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Casona Sforza | A | SatCSunCMonCTueCWedB- |
| Hotel Marina Resort Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Barceló Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
| Las Brisas Huatulco | A | SatB-SunC+MonC+TueBWedB- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Huatulco is among the best-graded beach destinations in May. Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Huatulco?
- May is a middling month for Huatulco: a typical day grades A, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 91°F, water around 84°F and about a 16% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Huatulco in May?
- Typical highs are about 91°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Huatulco?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Huatulco in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 40 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.