Azcapotzalco weather in May
In May, Azcapotzalco sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 75 mm of rain across 12.3 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Azcapotzalco's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Azcapotzalco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- 12.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:05 AM – 7:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
- Air quality
- High
- PM2.5 25.8 µg/m³ · 2017
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical May day in Azcapotzalco reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 10 |
| 2 | 25 | 10 |
| 3 | 25 | 10 |
| 4 | 25 | 10 |
| 5 | 25 | 10 |
| 6 | 25 | 10 |
| 7 | 25 | 10 |
| 8 | 25 | 10 |
| 9 | 25 | 10 |
| 10 | 24 | 10 |
| 11 | 24 | 10 |
| 12 | 24 | 10 |
| 13 | 24 | 10 |
| 14 | 24 | 10 |
| 15 | 24 | 11 |
| 16 | 24 | 11 |
| 17 | 24 | 11 |
| 18 | 24 | 11 |
| 19 | 24 | 11 |
| 20 | 24 | 11 |
| 21 | 24 | 11 |
| 22 | 24 | 11 |
| 23 | 24 | 11 |
| 24 | 25 | 11 |
| 25 | 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 25 | 11 |
| 27 | 25 | 11 |
| 28 | 24 | 11 |
| 29 | 24 | 11 |
| 30 | 24 | 11 |
| 31 | 24 | 11 |
Azcapotzalco weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 5° | 23 | 4.5 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 22° / 6° | 19 | 4.2 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 24° / 7° | 30 | 6.3 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 9° | 49 | 8.9 | 12.4 | 7.3 |
| May | 24° / 11° | 75 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 23° / 12° | 151 | 17.4 | 13.2 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 22° / 11° | 152 | 22.8 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 22° / 11° | 159 | 21.9 | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 173 | 20.3 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 21° / 9° | 95 | 13 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 20° / 7° | 33 | 6.5 | 11.1 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 20° / 5° | 17 | 3 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 29% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 40%.
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| Clearer (%) | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 | 46 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Azcapotzalco gets around 75 mm of rain over 12.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 42 |
| 9 | 42 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 37 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 38 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 40 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 6:55 PM to 7:07 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:13 | 6:55 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:55 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:56 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:56 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:11 | 6:56 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:10 | 6:57 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:10 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:09 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:08 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:08 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 6:08 | 6:59 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 6:06 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 6:06 | 7:00 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:05 | 7:01 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:05 | 7:01 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:05 | 7:01 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:04 | 7:02 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:04 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:04 | 7:03 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:03 | 7:03 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:03 | 7:03 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:03 | 7:04 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:03 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:03 | 7:05 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 6:02 | 7:05 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:02 | 7:05 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:02 | 7:06 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:02 | 7:06 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 6:02 | 7:07 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 6.98 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.75 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Azcapotzalco
None of Azcapotzalco's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Azcapotzalco's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Azcapotzalco?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Azcapotzalco for sightseeing.
What to pack for Azcapotzalco in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Azcapotzalco sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 11°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Azcapotzalco in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Azcapotzalco peaks around June 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Azcapotzalco in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Azcapotzalco is worst in December — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Azcapotzalco's WHO annual average of 25.8 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 33 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 25 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 33 | Moderate |
Where is Azcapotzalco?
Azcapotzalco sits at 19.5°N, 99.2°W, 2,249 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Naucalpan de Juárez, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Azcapotzalco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Azcapotzalco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Azcapotzalco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 2,245 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 777 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,416 m.
The land around Azcapotzalco is covered by artificial surfaces (87%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (70%) within 16 km, and trees (32%) and cropland (28%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Azcapotzalco (19.487°, -99.1859°, elevation 2,249 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).