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Maya Mopan Weather in May

Maya Mopan in May

The short of it: Maya Mopan 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 Maya Mopan brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 74°, with about 5.4 in. of rain over the month. The height of summer in Maya Mopan, 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, Maya Mopan runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. San Roman Village, 3 mi to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Maya Mopan, 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
San Roman VillageSouthern District3 mi E91°74°5.4 in.
Red Bank VillageSouthern District4 mi SW91°73°5.3 in.
Santa Rosa VillageSouthern District5 mi E91°74°5.5 in.
CowpenSouthern District6 mi S91°74°5.5 in.
San JuanSouthern District7 mi S91°74°5.5 in.
Santa CruzSouthern District7 mi ENE91°74°5.5 in.
San IsidroToledo District10 mi S91°74°5.6 in.
Bella VistaToledo District10 mi S92°74°5.6 in.

The Almanac · Maya Mopan 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 Maya Mopan, with afternoons near 91°. Wet spells are common — about 5.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Maya Mopan 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 Maya Mopan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maya Mopan 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 Maya Mopan, with afternoons near 91°. Wet spells are common — about 5.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Maya Mopan?

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

How long are the days in Maya Mopan 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 Maya Mopan in May?

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

What should I pack for Maya Mopan in May?

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

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