When to go · Belize
Belize in May
Mixed month. Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
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- Prices
- Medium
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Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Belize
Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).
Weather in May
- 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; 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.
Festivals and holidays
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 and prices
- Crowds · Belize
- Medium
- Prices · Belize
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen