May · Mexico
Best time to visit Taxco in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taxco in May
Average temperature 27°C, 34 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 41% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Taxco scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taxco tumbles down silver hills in whitewashed lanes-baroque Santa Prisca and artisan workshops. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Taxco — reliably good (8th best month)
Days in May average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Taxco — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taxco in May?
- In May, Taxco averages 27°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Taxco?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taxco in May?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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