The Yucatán Gulf Coast in May
May is a middling month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades B+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 94°F, water around 84°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
April: A- · May: B+ · June: A-. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| El Cuyo Beach Hotels | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| LunArena Boutique Beach Hotel | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A- | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A- | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| Ciudad del Carmen Playa Norte Hotels | A- | SatBSunB-MonC+TueBWedB |
| Hotel Villa de Pescadores | A- | SatC+SunC+MonCTueC+WedC |
| Telchac Puerto Beach Resorts | A- | SatCSunD+MonDTueD+WedC |
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 the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- May is a middling month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades B+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 94°F, water around 84°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in May?
- Typical highs are about 94°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf 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 34 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.