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Ocotlán Weather in May

Ocotlán in May

The short of it: Ocotlán in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 21° · rain 51 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Ocotlán an average May high of 34°, a low of 21° and some 51 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-May, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Ocotlán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Huamuchapa, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Ocotlán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 50 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuamuchapaGuerrero5 km E33°21°51 mm
XalpatláhuacGuerrero10 km NNE32°21°53 mm
Las MesasGuerrero12 km NW33°22°43 mm
TecoanapaGuerrero13 km ENE33°21°47 mm
San MarcosGuerrero16 km S34°23°51 mm
ColotepecGuerrero20 km NE33°21°49 mm
El CortijoGuerrero24 km ENE34°22°53 mm
Las VigasGuerrero25 km SE34°23°50 mm

The Almanac · Ocotlán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ocotlán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°12 mm8 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
February32°18°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
March33°19°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April34°20°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May34°21°51 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
June32°21°294 mm8 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
July32°21°262 mm7 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
August31°21°328 mm7 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
September30°21°393 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October30°21°180 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
November31°19°34 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
December31°18°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ocotlán in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ocotlán in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ocotlán?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Ocotlán in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Ocotlán in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ocotlán in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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