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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Huatulco in May

Huatulco in May: rain frequency data not yet backfilled for this month, 90°F average high, 40% of days historically clear (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025).

Huatulco in May is a mixed month for sun: 40% of days historically clear (n=248, avg high 90°F). The outcome varies year to year — check the early/late split below. Historical average, not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Huatulco page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late May

Clear-sky percentage for Huatulco in May, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early May
1st–15th		 54% n=120 90°F
Late May
16th–end		 27% n=128 90°F
Full month average 40% n=248 90°F

Bottom line

Huatulco in May is genuinely mixed: 40% of days historically clear (n=248), avg high 90°F — more cloudy than clear. The two halves differ materially (54% early, 27% late) — favour the early half of the month. The outcome varies year to year; don't book if you need guaranteed sun.

Every month in Huatulco

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Huatulco, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 69% n=248 All destinations →
February 68% n=226 All destinations →
March 75% n=248 All destinations →
April 67% n=240 All destinations →
May ← this page 40% n=248 All destinations →
June 7% n=240 All destinations →
July 12% n=248 All destinations →
August 5% n=248 All destinations →
September 4% n=240 All destinations →
October 9% n=248 All destinations →
November 36% n=240 All destinations →
December 68% n=248 All destinations →

Frequently asked

Is Huatulco good for sun in May?

It's mixed. Huatulco in May is clear on 40% of days historically (avg high 90°F, n=248 days, ERA5 2018–2025) — the outcome varies year to year.

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.