Belize in May
May is one of the best months to visit Belize: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
Belize month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+80°F
- FebA-80°F
- MarB+81°F
- AprA-82°F
- MayA-84°F
- JunB+85°F
- JulB+85°F
- AugB+85°F
- SepB86°F
- OctB84°F
- NovB83°F
- DecB+81°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: B+. The best months are usually February, April and May, and the weakest are September and October.
Best beaches in Belize in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Dreams Hotel | A- | SatCSunC+MonC+TueBWedA- |
| Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection | A- | SatCSunCMonC+TueB+WedB+ |
| Mahogany Bay Village | A- | SatCSunC+MonC+TueB+WedB+ |
| Brahma Blue Resort | A- | SatC+SunC+MonC+TueB+WedA- |
| Sunset Beach Resort | A- | SatCSunCMonC+TueBWedB+ |
| Villa Boscardi | A- | SatD+SunC-MonCTueB-WedB |
| Villas At Banyan Bay | A- | SatCSunCMonC+TueBWedB+ |
| Royal Palm Villas | A- | SatCSunCMonC+TueBWedB+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Belize?
- May is one of the best months to visit Belize: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Belize in May?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Belize?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Belize in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Belize: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 72 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.