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Georgetown Weather in May

Georgetown in May

The short of it: Georgetown in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 74° · rain 5.4 in. · daylight 12 h 54 min

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

May in Georgetown brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 74°, with about 5.4 in. of rain over the month. The height of summer in Georgetown, with afternoons near 91°. Wet spells are common — about 5.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 54 min in mid-May, 24 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Georgetown runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Maya Mopan, 1 mi to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Georgetown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.5 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 54 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Maya MopanSouthern District1 mi WNW91°74°5.4 in.
San Roman VillageSouthern District2 mi E91°74°5.4 in.
Santa Rosa VillageSouthern District4 mi ENE91°74°5.5 in.
Red Bank VillageSouthern District4 mi SW91°73°5.3 in.
CowpenSouthern District6 mi SSW91°74°5.5 in.
Santa CruzSouthern District6 mi ENE91°74°5.5 in.
San JuanSouthern District6 mi S91°74°5.5 in.
Bella VistaToledo District10 mi S92°74°5.6 in.

The Almanac · Georgetown Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Georgetown, with afternoons near 91°. Wet spells are common — about 5.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Georgetown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°66°5.4 in.5 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦
February85°67°2.5 in.6 mph11 h 35 min✦✦✦
March87°69°2.4 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April90°72°1.8 in.7 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May91°74°5.4 in.6 mph12 h 54 min✦✦
June90°74°10.4 in.6 mph13 h 7 min✦✦
July89°74°10.3 in.5 mph13 h 2 min✦✦
August90°74°11.3 in.5 mph12 h 41 min✦✦
September90°74°10.1 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October88°72°12.4 in.4 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November84°68°7.8 in.4 mph11 h 20 min✦✦✦
December83°67°6.4 in.4 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Georgetown in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Georgetown in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Georgetown, with afternoons near 91°. Wet spells are common — about 5.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Georgetown?

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

How long are the days in Georgetown in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 8 min in December to 13 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Georgetown in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Georgetown in May?

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

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