Mazatlán in May
May is one of the best months to visit Mazatlán: a typical day grades B+, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 77°F and about a 3% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Mazatlán month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB78°F
- FebB78°F
- MarB79°F
- AprB81°F
- MayB+84°F
- JunB+88°F
- JulB-90°F
- AugB-90°F
- SepC+90°F
- OctB+88°F
- NovB+85°F
- DecB80°F
April: B · May: B+ · June: B+. The best months are usually May, October and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Mazatlán in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Riu Emerald Bay | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán Beach Resort | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| Park Inn by Radisson Mazatlan | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlan | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar | B+ | SatCSunC-MonD+TueC-WedC |
| Park Royal Beach Mazatlán | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| El Cid Marina Beach Hotel | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
| El Cid Castilla Beach | B+ | SatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC |
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 Mazatlán?
- May is one of the best months to visit Mazatlán: a typical day grades B+, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 77°F and about a 3% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Mazatlán in May?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is May hurricane season in Mazatlán?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Mazatlán in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Mazatlán: 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 30 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.