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Biscayne Weather in May

Biscayne in May

The short of it: Biscayne in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 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 91° · low 75° · rain 4.6 in. · daylight 12 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Biscayne an average May high of 91°, a low of 75° and some 4.6 in. of rain. No month in Biscayne runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 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, Biscayne runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Sand Hill, 8 mi to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Biscayne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.0 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
7 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sand HillBelize District8 mi SE90°75°4.7 in.
Burrell BoomBelize District11 mi SSE91°75°4.6 in.
Lord’s BankBelize District14 mi SE90°76°4.7 in.
MaskallBelize District15 mi NE90°75°5.0 in.
LadyvilleBelize District16 mi SE90°76°4.7 in.
ShipyardOrange Walk District18 mi NW93°73°4.4 in.
HattievilleBelize District19 mi SSE91°75°4.8 in.
Guinea GrassOrange Walk District20 mi NNW93°73°4.5 in.

The Almanac · Biscayne 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 Biscayne runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Biscayne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°66°3.9 in.6 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦
February86°68°2.0 in.6 mph11 h 33 min✦✦✦
March88°69°1.7 in.7 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April91°73°1.6 in.8 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May91°75°4.6 in.7 mph12 h 57 min✦✦
June90°76°9.3 in.7 mph13 h 11 min✦✦
July90°75°7.2 in.6 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
August91°75°6.7 in.6 mph12 h 43 min✦✦
September91°75°8.8 in.5 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October89°73°9.9 in.5 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November86°69°6.5 in.5 mph11 h 17 min✦✦
December85°68°4.8 in.5 mph11 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Biscayne in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Biscayne in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. No month in Biscayne runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Biscayne?

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

How long are the days in Biscayne in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in December to 13 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Biscayne in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Biscayne in May?

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

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