Manzanillo in May
May is one of the best months to visit Manzanillo: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 81°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Manzanillo month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+84°F
- FebB+84°F
- MarB84°F
- AprB+85°F
- MayB+87°F
- JunB89°F
- JulB-91°F
- AugC+91°F
- SepC90°F
- OctB90°F
- NovB+89°F
- DecB+86°F
April: B+ · May: B+ · June: B. The best months are usually May, November and December, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Manzanillo in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Las Brisas De Melaque Sa De Cv | A | SatC-SunCMonD+TueCWedD |
| Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo | A | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueCWedD |
| Hotel Marlyn de Manzanillo | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Las Hadas by Brisas | B+ | SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Barceló Karmina Palace Deluxe | B+ | SatD+SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD+ |
| Hotel Gran Festivall Inclusive Resort | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Suites Grand View | B+ | SatC-SunC-MonD+TueD+WedD |
| Bungalows Playa Grande | B+ | SatC-SunC-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 Manzanillo?
- May is one of the best months to visit Manzanillo: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 81°F and about a 6% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Manzanillo in May?
- Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Manzanillo?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Manzanillo in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Manzanillo & Costalegre: 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 23 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.