Belize weather in May
What is the weather like in Belize in May?
The weather conditions in Belize in May vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During May in Belize the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Hopkins to 34°C (93°F) in Belmopan. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Belize. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in May varies from high in Belmopan with an average of 110mm (4.3inch) of rainfall to high in Belize City with 140mm (5.5inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 255 hours of sunshine in San Pedro during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Belize.
Where to go in Belize in May





Popular destinations in Belize
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Belize?
Average weather in San Pedro
In May San Pedro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Placencia Village
In May Placencia Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in San Ignacio
In May San Ignacio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Caye Caulker
In May Caye Caulker generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Belize City
In May Belize City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Belize?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit Belize with commonly tolerable weather in San Pedro.
On average the best time to visit Belize is in February with generally perfect weather in San Pedro.
The worst months are June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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