The weather in May in Palenque

It's hot in May in Palenque with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.

May is a good month to be in Palenque for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Palenque, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 43°C in 2023, Palenque reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Palenque

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palenque. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Palenque New York
Average temperature 34°C 22°C
Max. temperature 36°C 28°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 81 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Palenque with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Palenque is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Palenque, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Palenque

Temperature in May in Palenque over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Palenque, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Palenque

Total precipitation in May in Palenque over the years

Daily UV index in May in Palenque

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Palenque, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Palenque by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palenque. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.