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Soconusco Weather in May

Soconusco in May

The short of it: Soconusco in May averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 23° · rain 56 mm · daylight 12 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Soconusco an average May high of 36°, a low of 23° and some 56 mm of rain. The height of summer in Soconusco, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 58 min in mid-May, 26 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 February and January.

Against its neighbours, Soconusco runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Colonia Lealtad, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Soconusco, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 41 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 58 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Colonia LealtadVeracruz2 km W36°23°56 mm
AcayucanVeracruz4 km WSW36°23°58 mm
OlutaVeracruz4 km SSW36°23°58 mm
TexistepecVeracruz10 km SE36°23°68 mm
Sayula de AlemánVeracruz12 km SW36°23°59 mm
DehesaVeracruz13 km W36°23°57 mm
Jáltipan de MorelosVeracruz18 km E35°23°68 mm
AguileraVeracruz22 km SW36°22°64 mm

The Almanac · Soconusco 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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The height of summer in Soconusco, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Soconusco by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°58 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
February29°18°31 mm12 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°19°19 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April35°22°15 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May36°23°56 mm10 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦
June35°23°225 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦
July33°23°270 mm9 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
August33°23°307 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
September32°23°338 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
October31°22°236 mm11 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
November29°20°128 mm12 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
December27°18°62 mm12 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Soconusco in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Soconusco in May?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Soconusco, with afternoons near 36°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Soconusco?

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

How long are the days in Soconusco in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Soconusco in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Soconusco in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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