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Belize City in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Belize City in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Belize City in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Belize City in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 104 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belize City has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Belize City in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belize City for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +31°C.

Is Belize City warm or cold in May?

Belize City is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Belize City:

Climate in Belize City in May

Belize City weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+35°C+34°C
Rainfall
42 mm104 mm217 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%83%85%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
310
Cloudy days
951
Rainy days
172325
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 104 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 1 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belize City in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Belize City is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Belize City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Belize City wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 235 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Belize City?

This is the weather in Belize City in May 2023:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
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+30°C
3 May
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+30°C
4 May
☁️
+29°C
5 May
☁️
+29°C
6 May
☁️
+30°C
7 May
🌧️
+29°C
8 May
☀️
+29°C
9 May
🌧️
+29°C
10 May
☁️
+29°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
🌧️
+29°C
13 May
🌧️
+30°C
14 May
☁️
+29°C
15 May
🌧️
+28°C
16 May
🌧️
+29°C
17 May
☁️
+29°C
18 May
☀️
+30°C
19 May
☁️
+30°C
20 May
☁️
+30°C
21 May
☁️
+30°C
22 May
☁️
+30°C
23 May
☁️
+30°C
24 May
☁️
+30°C
25 May
☀️
+30°C
26 May
☁️
+30°C
27 May
☁️
+30°C
28 May
☀️
+30°C
29 May
☁️
+30°C
30 May
☀️
+31°C
31 May
☁️
+31°C
In May 2023 Belize City had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Belize City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Belize City in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+27°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 1051 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2703 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belize City in May:

Is May a good time to visit Belize City?

It’s always a good time to visit Belize City, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belize City in May?

May is warm in Belize City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Belize City rainy in May?

Belize City is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Belize City in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belize City in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Belize City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belize City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.