May Weather in Santa Cruz

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Cruz, Mexico, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 31°C (88°F). Highs can soar to 43°C (109°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (72°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout May hovers around 53%.

22°C (72°F)

Minimum temperature

31°C (88°F)

Average temperature

43°C (109°F)

Maximum temperature

53%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santa Cruz averages 94 mm (3.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 23 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 38% probability of sunny days during this period.

94 mm (3.7 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 23 minutes

Sunshine hours

38%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 13, 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.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  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
UVI 1 2 4 7 10 12 13 12 9 6 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

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