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Maskall Weather in May

Maskall in May

The short of it: Maskall in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 90° · low 75° · rain 5.0 in. · daylight 12 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Maskall an average May high of 90°, a low of 75° and some 5.0 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 5.0 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 58 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 February and March.

Against its neighbours, Maskall runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Sand Hill, 17 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Maskall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.5 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 58 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sand HillBelize District17 mi SSW90°75°4.7 in.
CarmelitaOrange Walk District18 mi WNW92°73°4.6 in.
Guinea GrassOrange Walk District20 mi WNW93°73°4.5 in.
San Jose PalmarOrange Walk District21 mi NW93°73°4.6 in.
Caye CaulkerBelize District21 mi ESE89°78°4.4 in.
Orange WalkOrange Walk District22 mi NW93°73°4.6 in.
Burrell BoomBelize District22 mi SSW91°75°4.6 in.
LadyvilleBelize District22 mi S90°76°4.7 in.

The Almanac · Maskall Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 5.0 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Maskall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°67°3.5 in.6 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦
February85°69°1.6 in.7 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March87°70°1.6 in.8 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April89°73°1.5 in.8 mph12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May90°75°5.0 in.8 mph12 h 58 min✦✦
June90°76°8.3 in.7 mph13 h 12 min✦✦
July90°76°6.1 in.7 mph13 h 6 min✦✦
August91°76°5.6 in.6 mph12 h 44 min✦✦
September91°75°8.5 in.5 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October89°73°10.4 in.6 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November85°69°5.6 in.5 mph11 h 16 min✦✦
December84°68°3.8 in.5 mph11 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maskall in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maskall in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 5.0 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Maskall?

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

How long are the days in Maskall in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Maskall in May?

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

What should I pack for Maskall in May?

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

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