Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in May
May is a good month for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades B+, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 84°F and about a 9% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+88°F
- FebB+88°F
- MarB+88°F
- AprB+89°F
- MayB+90°F
- JunB91°F
- JulB-91°F
- AugC+91°F
- SepC90°F
- OctB90°F
- NovB+90°F
- DecB+89°F
April: B+ · May: B+ · June: B. The best months are usually January, February and April, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Krystal Ixtapa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Fontán Ixtapa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa & Convention Center | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| The Casitas At Playa La Ropa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Villas Naomi | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueDWedD+ |
| Qualton Club Ixtapa | B+ | SatDSunD+MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in May
Elsewhere in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Huatulco (A) usually grade higher in May. Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Southwest Florida (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- May is a good month for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: a typical day grades B+, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 90°F, water around 84°F and about a 9% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in May?
- Typical highs are about 90°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually June and September.
Plan it
- Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo: 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 10 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.