Matanzas Weather in May

What's the weather like in Matanzas (Peravia) in May 2026?

The climate in Matanzas during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Matanzas and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Matanzas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.9°C 89.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 141 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 27.6°C 81.6°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matanzas with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Matanzas

Matanzas average temperature in May

May rainfall

Matanzas average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Matanzas average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matanzas in May 2025.

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Matanzas weather stats

Matanzas weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: December 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 30.2°C 86.4°F
Wettest month: October 146mm 5.7ins
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