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Belize Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Belize Province, Belize in May.

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Belize City Orange Walk Unitedville Tropical Park

Are you planning a trip a to Belize Province, Belize in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Belize Province in May

Belize Province, Belize is a region in Belize. May in Belize Province generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Belize City to 35°C (95°F) in Orange Walk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Orange Walk and 26°C (79°F) in Belize City. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Belize Province, Belize, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Unitedville with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Tropical Park with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Belize City sees close to 255 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Belize Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Belize Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Belize City)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Belize Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Belize Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Belize Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Belize Province, Belize?

Temperature range in Belize Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Belize Province (May)

Belize City

In May Belize City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
255 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
Climate in Belize City →

Orange Walk

In May Orange Walk generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
277 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Unitedville

In May Unitedville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
250 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
good
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Tropical Park

In May Tropical Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
255 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
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Crooked Tree

In May Crooked Tree generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
255 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
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In our records: Belize May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Belize in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Belize Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belize City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Orange Walk 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Unitedville 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Tropical Park 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Crooked Tree 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Elijio Panti National Park 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Belize Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Belize Province, Belize in May?

Belize Province, Belize typically experiences mixed weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Belize City average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Belize Province, Belize in May?

In Belize City, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Belize Province, Belize get a lot of rain in May?

Belize City typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across Belize Province, Belize.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Belize Province, Belize?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Belize Province, Belize with overall good weather in Belize City.

Generally speaking, February and March provide excellent weather in Belize City. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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