Naranjos weather in May

In May, Naranjos sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 79 mm of rain across 11 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.

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 Naranjos's 1st-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Naranjos's year-round climate.

Daytime high
31°
2nd warmest
Overnight low
23°
9th coldest
Rainfall
79 mm
11 wet days
Daylight
13 hours
5:57 AM – 6:57 PM
Cloud cover
54%
1st clearest
Wind
8 km/h
2nd windiest
Solar energy
5.96 kWh/m²
Travel score
4.3
out of 10

Naranjos is municipal seat of Naranjos, State of Veracruz, Mexico.

Density
3,238/km²
people per km²

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in May

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.

A typical May day in Naranjos reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 34°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)Avg low (°C)
13122
23122
33122
43122
53123
63123
73123
83123
93123
103123
113123
123123
133123
143123
153123
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313224

How May really feels in Naranjos

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.

Days feeling ≥ 32°C
31
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ C
0
wind chill below the day's low

The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.

Naranjos 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.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan23° / 15°448.410.86.9
Feb24° / 16°417.811.37.0
Mar27° / 19°468.111.86.7
Apr30° / 21°56812.55.4
May31° / 23°7911134.3
Jun31° / 24°16819.313.33.4
Jul31° / 24°1622113.23.4
Aug31° / 24°15421.412.73.3
Sep30° / 23°23722.512.13.5
Oct28° / 21°17916.311.55.1
Nov26° / 18°7611.6116.4
Dec23° / 16°418.110.77.0

Cloud cover in May

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in May, the clearest month of the year.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
14753
24852
34951
44951
54951
65050
75050
85248
95248
105347
115347
125545
135545
145743
155743
165941
175941
186040
196139
206139
216139
226238
236337
246337
256337
266337
276337
286238
296238
306238
316238

Chance of precipitation in May

Any precipitation

Naranjos gets around 79 mm of rain over 11 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 36% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.

0%20%40%60%151015202531
Rain chance (%)
127
227
327
427
528
629
730
830
931
1032
1133
1234
1334
1435
1536
1637
1737
1838
1939
2039
2140
2240
2340
2441
2541
2642
2743
2843
2944
3045
3146

Humidity in May

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

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 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)Oppressive (%)Miserable (%)
125165324
225155325
325145227
424145228
524135229
614125231
713125232
813125133
913115134
1012115135
1112115036
1212115036
1312115037
1411115037
1511115038
1601105138
1701105039
1801105039
1901105039
200195040
210195040
220185140
230185041
240075142
250065242
260065143
270055144
280045244
290035245
300035146
310025147

Wind in May

Winds average 8 km/h in May.

Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (km/h)Feels
19calm
29calm
39calm
49calm
59calm
69calm
79calm
89calm
99calm
109calm
119calm
128calm
138calm
148calm
158calm
168calm
178calm
188calm
198calm
208calm
218calm
228calm
238calm
248calm
258calm
268calm
278calm
288calm
298calm
308calm
318calm

Sunrise & sunset in May

DaylightNight

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 6:05 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 6:51 PM to 7:04 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202531
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
112.86:056:51
212.86:046:52
312.86:036:52
412.86:036:52
512.86:026:53
612.96:026:53
712.96:016:54
812.96:006:54
912.96:006:54
1012.95:596:55
1112.95:596:55
1213.05:586:56
1313.05:586:56
1413.05:576:57
1513.05:576:57
1613.05:576:57
1713.05:566:58
1813.05:566:58
1913.15:556:59
2013.15:556:59
2113.15:557:00
2213.15:547:00
2313.15:547:01
2413.15:547:01
2513.15:547:01
2613.15:537:02
2713.25:537:02
2813.25:537:03
2913.25:537:03
3013.25:527:04
3113.25:527:04

Solar energy in May

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.96 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.11 kWh/m² to a high of 5.96 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 5.96 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
15.8Bright
25.8Bright
35.8Bright
45.8Bright
55.8Bright
65.8Bright
75.8Bright
85.9Bright
95.9Bright
105.9Bright
115.9Bright
125.9Bright
135.9Bright
145.9Bright
156.0Bright
166.0Bright
176.0Bright
186.0Intense
196.0Intense
206.0Intense
216.0Intense
226.0Intense
236.1Intense
246.1Intense
256.1Intense
266.1Intense
276.1Intense
286.1Intense
296.1Intense
306.1Intense
316.1Intense
Planning a trip in May

Hazard calendar for Naranjos

In seasonPeak

None of Naranjos's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.

Naranjos sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.

Naranjos's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.

Atlantic hurricane
Rainy season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Is May a good time to visit Naranjos?

Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

4.3
Sightseeing
8th-best month of the year
6.4
Beach & pool
3rd-best month of the year

May is a reasonable time to visit Naranjos for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.

What to pack for Naranjos in May

From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In May, Naranjos sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.

light clothesrain gearsun protection

Sea temperature near Naranjos 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 31 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 22°C.

The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.

20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDeccoolrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan22Refreshing
Feb22Refreshing
Mar23Refreshing
Apr25Warm
May27Warm
Jun28Tropical
Jul28Tropical
Aug29Tropical
Sep29Tropical
Oct28Tropical
Nov26Warm
Dec24Refreshing

UV index in Naranjos in May

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Naranjos peaks around June 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 6 (high).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecHighVery highExtremeVery highExtremeVery highHighJun 19UV 12Jan 10UV 6
UV index (midday)Level
Jan6High
Feb8Very high
Mar10Very high
Apr12Extreme
May8Very high
Jun12Extreme
Jul10Extreme
Aug12Extreme
Sep9Very high
Oct9Very high
Nov7High
Dec6High

Air quality in Naranjos in May

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Naranjos is worst in May — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 16 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

010203040JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateMay 2035 µg/m³Nov 1416 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan16Moderate
Feb17Moderate
Mar19Moderate
Apr25Moderate
May36Poor
Jun31Moderate
Jul30Moderate
Aug24Moderate
Sep22Moderate
Oct18Moderate
Nov16Moderate
Dec19Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Naranjos?

Naranjos sits at 21.4°N, 97.7°W, 62 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Cerro Azul, 19 km away.

Topography around Naranjos

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Naranjos.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Naranjos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 216 m around an average of 73 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 882 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,295 m.

The land around Naranjos is covered by trees (57%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, trees (57%) and grassland (41%) within 16 km, and grassland (36%), trees (32%) and water (30%) within 80 km.

3 km
216 m
16 km
882 m
80 km
1,295 m
treesgrasslandcroplandartificial surfaceswatermangroves
May weather nearby: Cerro Azul 19 km · Álamo 49 km · Alto Lucero 51 km · Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano 52 km · Tantoyuca 56 km · Huejutla de Reyes 79 km · Pánuco 93 km · Poza Rica de Hidalgo 94 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
Catholic 78%no religion 11%other Evangelical Churches 8%Jehovah Witness 1%

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 Naranjos (21.3509°, -97.6866°, elevation 62 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).