Belize weather in May

Thinking about venturing to Belize this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Belize in May?

May in Belize generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in San Pedro at 29°C to very warm in Bullet Tree Falls at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Bullet Tree Falls and 27°C in San Pedro. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Glovers Reef with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Monkey River Town with 170 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 255 hours of sunshine in San Pedro. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Belize for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Belize climate page.

Where to go in Belize in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Belize on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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 high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

San Pedro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
26°C 
255 hours 
38 mm 
4 days 
29°C 
27°C 
255 hours 
104 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
200 hours 
208 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in San Pedro

Average weather in Placencia Village

In May Placencia Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Placencia Village
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
251 hours 
65 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
252 hours 
157 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
201 hours 
327 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Placencia Village

Average weather in San Ignacio

In May San Ignacio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

San Ignacio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
35°C 
22°C 
256 hours 
46 mm 
4 days 
35°C 
23°C 
250 hours 
96 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
33°C 
24°C 
190 hours 
165 mm 
16 days 
Climate in San Ignacio

Average weather in Caye Caulker

In May Caye Caulker generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Caye Caulker
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
255 hours 
41 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
26°C 
255 hours 
108 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
200 hours 
214 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Caye Caulker

Average weather in Belize City

In May Belize City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Belize City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
255 hours 
47 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
255 hours 
114 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
200 hours 
228 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Belize City

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Is May the best time to visit Belize?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in San Pedro, May might be a good time to visit Belize.

On average, the best time to visit Belize is in February, March and April with generally perfect weather in San Pedro. On the other hand, the weather in June, September and October tend to be poor.

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