May Rainfall and Precipitation in Belize
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Belize in May.
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Best Places to Visit in Belize in May
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Belize
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Popular cities in Belize
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- Belize
- Belize City
- Belmopan
- Benque Viejo del Carmen
- Bullet Tree Falls
- Caye Caulker
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Corozal
- Crooked Tree
- Dangriga
- Elijio Panti National Park
- Glovers Reef
- Good Living Camp
- Hopkins
- Maya Beach
- Monkey River Town
- Orange Walk
- Placencia Village
- Punta Gorda
- San Ignacio
- San Pedro
- Seine Bight Village
- Teakettle Village
- Tropical Park
- Unitedville
Belize precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Belize receive in May?
May in San Pedro is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 104 mm (4.1 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.
How many days does it rain in Belize in May?
San Pedro sees roughly 7 days rainy days during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Belize?
May is generally a drier month for Belize, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in Belize?
Based on our records, Monkey River Town receives the most rainfall in Belize in May, averaging about 170 mm (6.7 in).
What is the driest city in May in Belize?
In our records, Glovers Reef stands out as the driest city in Belize for May, averaging just 86 mm (3.4 in).
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Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary
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