Destination weddings by month

Best destination wedding locations in May

Where the weather, the season and the activities line up for a wedding in May, ranked from our 36 destinations using long-term weather averages.

Quick answer

The best destination wedding locations in May are Napa Valley, Mykonos, Santorini, Sedona and Algarve. For beach weather, look at Sedona, Seville and Cabo. For mild, comfortable days, try Napa Valley, Mykonos, Santorini and Algarve.

Top picks for a May wedding

#12 · Mexico

Cabo

Highs around 31 °C (88 °F), almost no rain. The Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May to November, with the highest risk in September.

31° / 18°C · 88° / 64°F · 0 rainy days · best season November to May

Month-by-month weather · Things to do · Where to stay

Ranked by comfortable temperatures and few rainy days, among destinations in their main season. Approximate averages: check the forecast before you book.

Better avoided in May

Questions couples ask

Where is the best place for a destination wedding in May?

The best destination wedding locations in May are Napa Valley, Mykonos, Santorini, Sedona and Algarve. For beach weather, look at Sedona, Seville and Cabo. For mild, comfortable days, try Napa Valley, Mykonos, Santorini and Algarve.

Where is warm for a destination wedding in May?

Sedona, Seville and Cabo usually have highs of 27 °C (81 °F) or more in May.

Where should we avoid a wedding in May?

Costa Rica are usually very hot in May.

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