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Cotton Tree Weather in May

Cotton Tree in May

The short of it: Cotton Tree in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 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 73° · rain 4.3 in. · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

May in Cotton Tree brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 73°, with about 4.3 in. of rain over the month. No month in Cotton Tree runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and April.

Against its neighbours, Cotton Tree runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Belmopan, 4 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Cotton Tree, 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
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BelmopanCayo District4 mi WSW92°73°4.2 in.
St. Matthew'sCayo District5 mi E91°74°4.6 in.
Roaring CreekCayo District6 mi W92°73°4.1 in.
CameloteCayo District8 mi WSW92°73°4.0 in.
ArmeniaCayo District8 mi SSW90°72°4.2 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District9 mi WNW92°73°4.0 in.
Teakettle VillageCayo District10 mi WSW92°73°3.9 in.
Mahogany HeightsBelize District11 mi ENE91°74°4.8 in.

The Almanac · Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Cotton Tree by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°64°4.1 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February86°66°2.3 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°67°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April91°71°1.5 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May91°73°4.3 in.6 mph12 h 56 min✦✦
June91°74°9.9 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July90°73°9.0 in.5 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August91°73°7.5 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.4 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October89°72°9.0 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.3 in.4 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December84°66°5.6 in.4 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cotton Tree in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cotton Tree in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. No month in Cotton Tree runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Cotton Tree?

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

How long are the days in Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree in May?

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

What should I pack for Cotton Tree in May?

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

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