Weather in Monterrey in May

May in Monterrey is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.

In Mexico, this is how Monterrey actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with June and January, May sits in the middle of Monterrey's year.

Pack for Monterrey in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.

Monterrey
Average temp
28°C

21–34°C

Rainfall
46 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
6.7 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in Monterrey in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.

You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.

Rain

Mixed skies in Monterrey in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Monterrey

Dates are a starting point for May.

All hotels in Monterrey

Travel guides for Monterrey

What to read before you book.

All travel guides in Monterrey

Average weather in Monterrey

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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FAQs about Monterrey

Climate averages for Monterrey, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Monterrey is between February and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

August is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.

September is the wettest month, with about 215 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.