May · Mexico
Best time to visit Hierve el Agua in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hierve el Agua in May
Average temperature 24°C, 58 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Hierve el Agua scores 8.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hierve el Agua forms petrified waterfalls and cliff pools overlooking Oaxaca’s mountain valleys. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Hierve el Agua — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
May averages 24°C (74°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Hierve el Agua (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hierve el Agua in May?
- In May, Hierve el Agua averages 24°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hierve el Agua?
- May earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hierve el Agua in May?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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