When to go · San Ignacio
San Ignacio in May
Mixed month. Hot; first rains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Belize overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Belize overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for San Ignacio
Hot; first rains.
Weather in May
- San IgnacioHighs around 34 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Cayo and the west, Belize · San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caracolhot
Hot and humid; April–May reach 35 °C; the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.Hot and humid; April–May reach 95 °F; the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.
Dry season season
Hot and dry; best for caves and river tours.
Watch: Heat above 34 °C and smoke in Mar–May.
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
May 1 · Nationwide
Banks and shops close.
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).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen