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Esperanza Weather in May

Esperanza in May

The short of it: Esperanza in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 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 93° · low 73° · rain 3.6 in. · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

May in Esperanza brings afternoons near 93° and nights around 73°, with about 3.6 in. of rain over the month. The height of summer in Esperanza, with afternoons near 93°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 9th 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, Esperanza runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Santa Elena, 1 mi to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Esperanza, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 2.4 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
21°
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
Santa ElenaCayo District1 mi SW93°72°3.6 in.
San IgnacioCayo District2 mi WSW93°72°3.6 in.
Santa FamiliaCayo District2 mi WNW93°73°3.6 in.
Billy WhiteCayo District3 mi N92°72°3.6 in.
Cristo ReyCayo District3 mi SSW93°72°3.6 in.
Duck RunCayo District4 mi NNE93°72°3.5 in.
Bullet Tree FallsCayo District4 mi W92°72°3.7 in.
GeorgevilleCayo District5 mi ENE92°72°3.5 in.

The Almanac · Esperanza 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 Esperanza, with afternoons near 93°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Esperanza by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°63°3.6 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February87°65°1.9 in.4 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March89°67°1.5 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April93°70°1.2 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May93°73°3.6 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June92°73°8.9 in.4 mph13 h 9 min✦
July92°72°7.6 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦
August92°72°7.0 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦
September92°73°6.5 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦
October89°71°8.3 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November86°67°6.3 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°65°5.0 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Esperanza in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Esperanza in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Esperanza, with afternoons near 93°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Esperanza?

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

How long are the days in Esperanza 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 Esperanza in May?

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

What should I pack for Esperanza in May?

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

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