Belize
Belize in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Belize in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Belize in May?
- Bullet Tree Falls is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (92°F) in May; San Pedro Town is the coolest at 31°C (89°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Belize in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Sarteneja (29°C (84°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
34°
Bullet Tree Falls
Coolest
31°
San Pedro Town
Driest
82 mm
Sarteneja
Warmest sea
29°
Sarteneja
Bullet Tree Falls is the warm end of Belize in May (34°C (92°F)); San Pedro Town the cool end (31°C (89°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Belize City, San Pedro Town, and Punta Gorda.
Best places in Belize in May
83 
Belize City
Belize District · Belize
32° / 24° 100 mm May
86
San Pedro Town
Belize District · Belize
31° / 25° 94 mm May
80
Punta Gorda
Toledo District · Belize
32° / 22° 162 mm May
80
Corozal
Corozal · Belize
33° / 23° 85 mm May
81
Dangriga Town, Dangriga
Southern District · Belize
32° / 23° 121 mm May
53
Belmopan
Cayo District · Belize
33° / 22° 88 mm May
49
San Ignacio
Cayo District · Belize
34° / 22° 83 mm May
52
Orange Walk
Orange Walk · Belize
33° / 22° 108 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Town | 31° | 25° | 94 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Belize City | 32° | 24° | 100 mm | — | 83 |
| Sarteneja | 32° | 24° | 82 mm | 29° | 83 |
| Caye Caulker | 32° | 25° | 96 mm | — | 82 |
| Dangriga Town, Dangriga | 32° | 23° | 121 mm | — | 81 |
| Copper Bank | 32° | 23° | 93 mm | — | 81 |
| Punta Gorda | 32° | 22° | 162 mm | — | 80 |
| Corozal | 33° | 23° | 85 mm | — | 80 |
| Hopkins | 32° | 23° | 117 mm | — | 79 |
| Placencia | 33° | 23° | 112 mm | — | 76 |
| San Pedro Columbia | 32° | 22° | 143 mm | — | 57 |
| Belmopan | 33° | 22° | 88 mm | — | 53 |
| Orange Walk | 33° | 22° | 108 mm | — | 52 |
| Bullet Tree Falls | 34° | 22° | 86 mm | — | 50 |
| San Ignacio | 34° | 22° | 83 mm | — | 49 |
| Benque Viejo el Carmen | 34° | 22° | 90 mm | — | 49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Belize in May?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in San Pedro Town to 34° in Bullet Tree Falls.
Can you swim in Belize in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Sarteneja at about 29°.