Ciudad del Carmen weather in May
In May, Ciudad del Carmen sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 45 mm of rain across 6.2 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Ciudad del Carmen's 6th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ciudad del Carmen's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- 6.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:37 AM – 6:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Ciudad del Carmen is municipal seat of Carmen, State of Campeche, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1717
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Ciudad del Carmen reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C warmer than April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 27 |
| 2 | 29 | 27 |
| 3 | 29 | 27 |
| 4 | 29 | 27 |
| 5 | 29 | 27 |
| 6 | 29 | 27 |
| 7 | 29 | 27 |
| 8 | 29 | 27 |
| 9 | 29 | 27 |
| 10 | 29 | 27 |
| 11 | 29 | 27 |
| 12 | 29 | 27 |
| 13 | 29 | 27 |
| 14 | 29 | 27 |
| 15 | 29 | 27 |
| 16 | 29 | 27 |
| 17 | 29 | 27 |
| 18 | 29 | 27 |
| 19 | 29 | 27 |
| 20 | 29 | 27 |
| 21 | 29 | 27 |
| 22 | 29 | 27 |
| 23 | 29 | 27 |
| 24 | 29 | 27 |
| 25 | 29 | 27 |
| 26 | 29 | 27 |
| 27 | 29 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 27 |
| 29 | 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 29 | 27 |
| 31 | 29 | 27 |
How May really feels in Ciudad del Carmen
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ciudad del Carmen weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 23° | 44 | 7.6 | 11 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 26° / 23° | 27 | 4.3 | 11.4 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 24° | 17 | 3.3 | 11.9 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 18 | 3.6 | 12.4 | 7.4 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 45 | 6.2 | 12.9 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 173 | 16.6 | 13.1 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 87 | 13.7 | 13 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 151 | 18.4 | 12.6 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 26° | 226 | 24 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 208 | 19.9 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 101 | 12.1 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 25° / 23° | 49 | 7.7 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 80 | 20 |
| 5 | 80 | 20 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 75 | 25 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
| 31 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ciudad del Carmen gets around 45 mm of rain over 6.2 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 22% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 17 |
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| 15 | 19 |
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| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
| Miserable (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 60 | 33 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 34 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 34 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 35 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 59 | 35 |
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 59 | 35 |
| 7 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 36 |
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 36 |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 36 |
| 10 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 37 |
| 11 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 37 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 37 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 38 |
| 14 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 39 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 40 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 41 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 42 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 43 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 45 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 46 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 48 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 49 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 58 |
Wind in May
Winds average 22 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 23 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | breezy |
| 2 | 23 | breezy |
| 3 | 23 | breezy |
| 4 | 23 | breezy |
| 5 | 23 | breezy |
| 6 | 23 | breezy |
| 7 | 23 | breezy |
| 8 | 23 | breezy |
| 9 | 23 | breezy |
| 10 | 23 | breezy |
| 11 | 23 | breezy |
| 12 | 22 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 22 | breezy |
| 17 | 22 | breezy |
| 18 | 22 | breezy |
| 19 | 22 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 20 | breezy |
| 30 | 20 | breezy |
| 31 | 20 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:34 AM, and sunset from 6:25 PM to 6:36 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 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 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:25 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:43 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:43 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:28 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:29 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:38 | 6:29 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:30 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:30 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:32 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:32 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:34 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:35 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:35 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:36 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.97 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.97 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 6.97 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ciudad del Carmen
None of Ciudad del Carmen's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ciudad del Carmen sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Ciudad del Carmen's rainy season runs August–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Ciudad del Carmen?
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 Ciudad del Carmen for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ciudad del Carmen in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ciudad del Carmen sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ciudad del Carmen in May
The nearest coast averages about 29°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 22 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in January near 25°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 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Ciudad del Carmen in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ciudad del Carmen peaks around April 11 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 7 (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 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Ciudad del Carmen 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 Ciudad del Carmen is worst in May — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.3× the cleanest month (December, 7 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) | 7 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 36 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 33 | Moderate |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Ciudad del Carmen?
Ciudad del Carmen sits at 18.6°N, 91.8°W, 6 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Frontera, 87 km away.
Topography around Ciudad del Carmen
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ciudad del Carmen.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ciudad del Carmen has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m.
The land around Ciudad del Carmen is covered by water (50%) and artificial surfaces (39%) within 3 km, water (79%) within 16 km, and water (43%) 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 Ciudad del Carmen (18.6459°, -91.8299°, elevation 6 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. 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).