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Piedras Negras in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (very hot, >45 °C (113 °F)).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (very hot, >113 °F (45 °C)).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Mexico overall
Prices: Medium; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Piedras Negras

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (very hot, >45 °C (113 °F)).Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (very hot, >113 °F (45 °C)).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Piedras NegrasHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall: Medium
Prices · Mexico overall: Medium

Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Piedras Negras, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (very hot, >45 °C).

January: Inside Piedras Negras's best window: Nov–Mar (cooler, low rain).

Piedras Negras: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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