Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Tapachula, Mexico, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 19°C (66°F). Typically, the humidity level in Tapachula throughout May hovers around 65%.
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In May, Tapachula averages 533 mm (21.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 30 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 49 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 55 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Tapachula reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||