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Crooked Tree in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions)). Across Belize: Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; Belize overall
Prices: Medium; Belize overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedBelize month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions)). Across Belize: Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Crooked TreeHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Belize overall: Medium
Prices · Belize overall: Medium

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

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions)). Across Belize: Hottest month inland; whale sharks at Gladden Spit around full moon (Mar–Jun).

January: Inside Crooked Tree's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions).

Crooked Tree: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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