Belize in May

Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.
• FebruaryGreatDry and breezy; lobster season closes mid-February.
• MarchGreatDry, clear water; spring break on Ambergris Caye.
• AprilGreatHot and dry; Easter crowds; best visibility for the Blue Hole.

• Cayes and coast · Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Hopkinshot

  Trade winds keep the cayes bearable; cold fronts (northers) can bring grey days Dec–Feb. Storm risk Jun–Nov, peak Sep–Oct.

• Cayo and the west · San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caracolhot

  Hot and humid; April–May reach 35 °C (95 °F); the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.Hot and humid; April–May reach 95 °F (35 °C); the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.

• South · Toledo, Punta Gorda, Cockscombhot

  The wettest part of the country, with up to 4,000 mm of rain a year.

• Northern Belize: Northern Belize · Orange Walk & Corozal districtsdry

  Dry season Dec‑May, temperatures 24‑30 °C (86 °F); wet season Jun‑Nov with afternoon showers.Dry season Dec‑May, temperatures 24‑86 °F (30 °C); wet season Jun‑Nov with afternoon showers.

• San Ignacio34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
• Ambergris Caye31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain days
• Belize City31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 10 rain days
• Belmopan34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 4 rain days
• Caye Caulker32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 8 rain days
• Corozal Town32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Crooked Tree33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
• Dangriga32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
• Hopkins31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain days
• Lamanai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Orange Walk Town32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 5 rain days
• Placencia33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 12 rain days
• Punta Gorda32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
• San Antonio31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 15 rain days
• Seine Bight32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 8 rain days
• St. George's Caye32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 8 rain days
• Tobacco Caye32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Xunantunich33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 8 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Labour Day

  1 May

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Belize

Medium

Prices · Belize

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Belize, side by side.

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Rated best or good this month

• Ambergris Caye

  Best months: Feb–May

• Belize City

  Best months: Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)

• Caye Caulker

  Best months: Feb–May

• Hopkins

  Best months: Feb–May

• Lamanai

  Best months: Dec–May

• Orange Walk Town

  Best months: Dec–May (dry season)

• Placencia

  Best months: Mar–Jun (whale sharks) and Dec–May (dry, cooler)

• San Antonio

  Best months: Dec–May (drier roads and trails)

• Seine Bight

  Best months: Feb–May

• St. George's Caye

  Best months: Feb–May

• Tobacco Caye

  Best months: Feb–May (dry, calm sea, clearest water)

• Xunantunich

  Best months: Dec–May