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Belize City Weather in May

Belize City in May

The short of it: Belize City in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 90° · low 76° · rain 4.4 in. · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & April

May in Belize City brings afternoons near 90° and nights around 76°, with about 4.4 in. of rain over the month. The height of summer in Belize City, with afternoons near 90°. Wet spells are common — about 4.4 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-May, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and April.

Against its neighbours, Belize City runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Western Paradise, 7 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Belize City, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 3.0 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Western ParadiseBelize District7 mi WSW90°76°4.7 in.
LadyvilleBelize District7 mi WNW90°76°4.7 in.
Lord’s BankBelize District9 mi WNW90°76°4.7 in.
HattievilleBelize District13 mi WSW91°75°4.8 in.
Burrell BoomBelize District15 mi WNW91°75°4.6 in.
Sand HillBelize District15 mi NW90°75°4.7 in.
GardeniaBelize District19 mi NW91°75°4.6 in.
Caye CaulkerBelize District20 mi NE89°78°4.4 in.

The Almanac · Belize City Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Belize City, with afternoons near 90°. Wet spells are common — about 4.4 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Belize City by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°68°4.0 in.7 mph11 h 11 min✦✦✦
February84°70°2.0 in.8 mph11 h 33 min✦✦✦
March86°71°1.7 in.8 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April89°75°1.5 in.9 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May90°76°4.4 in.8 mph12 h 57 min✦✦
June89°77°8.9 in.8 mph13 h 10 min✦✦
July89°76°6.9 in.8 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
August89°76°6.8 in.7 mph12 h 43 min✦✦
September90°76°7.9 in.6 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October88°74°10.4 in.6 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°70°7.2 in.6 mph11 h 17 min✦✦
December84°69°5.6 in.6 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belize City in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belize City in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Belize City, with afternoons near 90°. Wet spells are common — about 4.4 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Belize City?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and April.

How long are the days in Belize City in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 5 min in December to 13 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Belize City in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belize City in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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