Sayulita in May
Hot, dry and quiet, with the warmest sea so far and the first real south swells. Low season begins.
- Weather
- Dry season, about 1 rainy days
- Day and night
- 31° / 20 °C · 88° / 68 °F
- The sea
- 27 °C · 80 °F
- Light
- 6:24 am to 7:32 pm
- Crowds
- Quiet
Surf
South swells start to light up the point and the reefs nearby; the main beach can get bigger than in winter.
Swell averages about 1.8 ft at 8 s from the W; the wind is usually from the NW (Open-Meteo, 2016–2025).
Crowds and prices
Low season begins as winter visitors leave and Mexico's school year is still running; the last weekend of the month picks up for Sayulita Pride.
Low-season rates on most listings from May: the median two-bedroom is about $200 a night and the median three-bedroom about $395, before tax.
Medians of the nightly prices rentals published, gathered in October 2026; US dollars.
Book ahead
- A room for Pride weekend at the end of the month.
- Nothing else needs much notice.
Nature
The eastern Pacific hurricane season opens on May 15, though May itself is almost always dry here.
Fiestas and festivals
- Late May (2026: May 29–31, the third edition)
Sayulita Pride
A Friday parade up Avenida Revolución to the plaza and an evening festival there, then pool and closing parties over the weekend, run by Sayulita Comunidad Diversa. Source
On our calendar for May 2027
Nothing dated yet for May 2027. We add events as organizers announce them.
Every week
- Mercado del Pueblo farmers market at Calle Revolución, Fridays from 10 am
- El Tianguis Sunday street market at Calle Pelícanos, Sundays from 8 am (check with the venue)
- Salsa night at Don Pedro's, Mondays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
- Live music at Latitude 20, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 pm (check with the venue)
- Bingo and open mic at Latitude 20, Tuesdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
- Flamenco guitar night at Don Pedro's, Thursdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
- Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk at Galleries in Centro, Wednesdays from 6 pm
- Olas Altas farmers market at Lázaro Cárdenas Park, Saturdays from 9 am
- Cocktails and music at BOA at BOA, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
- Spay and neuter clinic at SayulitAnimals, Wednesdays from 8 am (check with the venue)
- Happy hour at Embers at Embers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 3 pm (check with the venue)
- Friday cumbia and salsa night at Coco's Beach Club, Fridays from 10 pm (check with the venue)
- La Peñita Thursday market at Main street of La Peñita de Jaltemba, Thursdays from 7 am (check with the venue)
- Bucerías Sunday street market at Along Arroyo del Indio, Sundays from 7 am (check with the venue)
- Saturday barbecue pop-up (Pitmasterford) at Plaza Nawalli, Saturdays from 5 pm
Good to know
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season officially starts on May 15; storms this early are uncommon.
- Some businesses start shorter hours.
- Pride events run in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita in May.
What's the weather like in Sayulita in May?
Dry season. Around 31 °C (88 °F) by day and 20 °C (68 °F) at night; the sea is about 26 °C (79 °F).
Is May a good time to surf in Sayulita?
South swells start to light up the point and the reefs nearby; the main beach can get bigger than in winter. Swell averages about 1.8 ft at 8 seconds from the W.
Is Sayulita busy in May?
Quiet. Low season begins as winter visitors leave and Mexico's school year is still running; the last weekend of the month picks up for Sayulita Pride.
Is May an expensive time to stay in Sayulita?
Low-season rates on most listings from May: the median two-bedroom is about $200 a night and the median three-bedroom about $395, before tax.
Sources: open-meteo.com, nhc.noaa.gov, outandaboutpv.com, outandaboutpv.com. Weather normals from our month guides; sea and swell from Open-Meteo.