Bucerías weather in May
In May, Bucerías sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.4 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bucerías's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bucerías's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 6:28 AM – 7:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Bucerías is town in Bahía de Banderas Municipality, State of Nayarit, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1864
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical May day in Bucerías reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C warmer than April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
| 14 | 28 | 21 |
| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
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| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How May really feels in Bucerías
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bucerías weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 18° | 27 | 2.7 | 10.9 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 25° / 18° | 20 | 2 | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 18° | 9 | 1 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 27° / 19° | 2 | 0.4 | 12.5 | 8.4 |
| May | 28° / 22° | 7 | 1.4 | 13 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 24° | 170 | 15.5 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 252 | 25.7 | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 24° | 337 | 28.3 | 12.7 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 24° | 336 | 27.7 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 144 | 16.9 | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 30 | 4.6 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 19° | 22 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 8.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 79 | 21 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 70 | 30 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bucerías gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.4 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 5% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 |
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| 23 | 6 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 63 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 26 | 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 24 | 65 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 22 | 66 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 20 | 68 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 19 | 67 | 14 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 17 | 68 | 15 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 16 | 68 | 16 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 68 | 18 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 68 | 19 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 67 | 21 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 22 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 24 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 10 | 65 | 25 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 10 | 63 | 27 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 29 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 9 | 61 | 30 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 60 | 32 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 58 | 34 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 58 | 35 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 37 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 39 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 42 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 44 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 46 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 55 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 58 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 60 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 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 6:36 AM to 6:24 AM, and sunset from 7:21 PM to 7:33 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 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 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:36 | 7:21 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 6:35 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 6:35 | 7:22 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 6:34 | 7:22 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:34 | 7:23 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:33 | 7:23 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:32 | 7:23 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 6:32 | 7:24 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 6:31 | 7:24 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 6:31 | 7:25 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 6:30 | 7:25 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 6:30 | 7:25 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:26 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:26 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:27 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:27 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:28 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 6:27 | 7:28 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:27 | 7:28 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:27 | 7:29 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:26 | 7:29 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:30 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:30 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:32 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:32 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:24 | 7:33 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:24 | 7:33 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 6:24 | 7:33 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.33 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.4 kWh/m² to a high of 7.33 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bucerías
In May, Bucerías sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bucerías sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Bucerías's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Bucerías?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Bucerías for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bucerías in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bucerías sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Bucerías in May
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in March near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Bucerías in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bucerías peaks around May 11 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 6 (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) | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Bucerías 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 Bucerías is worst in May — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (February, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Bucerías?
Bucerías sits at 20.8°N, 105.3°W, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Mezcales, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Bucerías
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bucerías.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bucerías has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 238 m around an average of 38 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 726 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,708 m.
The land around Bucerías is covered by trees (40%) and water (35%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and water (33%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (37%) 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 Bucerías (20.7582°, -105.3362°), 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).