May · Mexico
Best time to visit Copper Canyon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copper Canyon in May
Average temperature 17°C, 10 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 32% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- Humidity
- 32%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Copper Canyon scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 10 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Copper Canyon is a network of deeper-than-Grand-Canyon gorges-rail views and rim trails in Chihuahua. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May is one of the strongest months in Copper Canyon (3rd)
May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Copper Canyon (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copper Canyon in May?
- In May, Copper Canyon averages 17°C, 10 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Copper Canyon?
- May earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copper Canyon in May?
- Expect about 10 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 32% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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