Best Beach Destinations in May
8 destinations ranked by rain and storm risk
| # | Destination | High / Low | Rain | Sea | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo San Lucas | 83.4° / 70.2° | 0.2d | 77°F | none observed |
| 2 | Puerto Vallarta | 86.3° / 69.3° | 1.3d | 81.4°F | low |
| 3 | Aruba | 83.8° / 79.3° | 5.3d | 81.6°F | none observed |
| 4 | Orlando | 86.6° / 68.2° | 10d | inland | none observed |
| 5 | Cancún | 84.9° / 77.5° | 12.1d | 83.9°F | none observed |
| 6 | Maui | 75.7° / 66° | 15.7d | 79.4°F | none observed |
| 7 | Punta Cana | 82.4° / 76.7° | 17.8d | 83.5°F | none observed |
| 8 | Jamaica (Montego Bay) | 86.6° / 75.3° | 22.9d | 84.6°F | none observed |
The best beach weather in May is in Cabo San Lucas: 0.2 rain days, highs of 83.4°F and sea temperature of 77°F. Puerto Vallarta and Aruba follow. The wettest choice is Jamaica (Montego Bay) at 22.9 rain days.
None of the 8 destinations has elevated storm activity in May. The warmest sea is at Jamaica (Montego Bay), 84.6°F.
Destinations are ranked by rain days, with extra weight where tropical storms were recorded nearby. Temperature is shown but not scored, since the right amount of heat is a matter of taste. Open any destination for the full May numbers and a rain-odds calculator for your dates.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place for beach weather in May?
Cabo San Lucas, with 0.2 rain days and no recorded storm activity in May. Puerto Vallarta is second.
Which beach destination is driest in May?
Cabo San Lucas, with about 0.2 rain days on average. Jamaica (Montego Bay) is the wettest of the 8 at 22.9.
Is there hurricane risk in May?
Recorded storm activity is low or absent at all 8 destinations in May. This is history, not a forecast.