The weather in May in Sonora

It's hot in May in Sonora with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.

May isn’t a good month to be in Sonora. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sonora, 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 44°C in 2015, Sonora reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Sonora

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

May weather comparison

  Sonora New York
Average temperature 36°C 22°C
Max. temperature 38°C 28°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 44 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 7 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sonora with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 36°C, with nights around 19°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 Sonora is around 38°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 Sonora, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sonora

Temperature in May in Sonora over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sonora, 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 Sonora

Total precipitation in May in Sonora over the years

Daily UV index in May in Sonora

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sonora, 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 Sonora by month

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