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Belmopan Weather in May

Belmopan in May

The short of it: Belmopan in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 92° · low 73° · rain 4.2 in. · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Belmopan an average May high of 92°, a low of 73° and some 4.2 in. of rain. No month in Belmopan runs warmer: highs about 92°. Wet spells are common — about 4.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-May, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Belmopan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Roaring Creek, 2 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Belmopan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 2.8 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Roaring CreekCayo District2 mi W92°73°4.1 in.
Cotton TreeCayo District4 mi ENE91°73°4.3 in.
CameloteCayo District4 mi WSW92°73°4.0 in.
Teakettle VillageCayo District6 mi WSW92°73°3.9 in.
ArmeniaCayo District7 mi S90°72°4.2 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District7 mi NW92°73°4.0 in.
St. Matthew'sCayo District8 mi E91°74°4.6 in.
Ontario VillageCayo District9 mi WSW92°73°3.8 in.

The Almanac · Belmopan 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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No month in Belmopan runs warmer: highs about 92°. Wet spells are common — about 4.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Belmopan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°64°4.1 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February86°66°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°67°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°71°1.4 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May92°73°4.2 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June91°74°9.7 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July91°73°8.7 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August91°73°7.4 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.2 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°72°8.8 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°66°5.6 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belmopan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belmopan in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. No month in Belmopan runs warmer: highs about 92°. Wet spells are common — about 4.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Belmopan?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in Belmopan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 6 min in December to 13 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Belmopan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belmopan in May?

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

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