Belize District, Belize
May Pen
May Pen is a locality in Belize District, Belize. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population–
Local time13:40
17.66° N, 88.47° WElevation 12 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month254mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
May Pen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:2811 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:04Next holiday19 NovemberGarifuna Settlement DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in May
Coolest month19°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
227 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
44 mm of rain
Weather in May Pen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct33°24°4.1 mm
Fri23 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct33°21°3.2 mm
Wed28 Oct33°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct34°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to May Pen
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 45 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 120 | 66 | 46 | 44 | 125 | 225 | 199 | 188 | 227 | 254 | 193 | 120 |
| Wet days | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
What's on in May Pen
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Belize seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over May Pen
Earthquakes around May Pen
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit May Pen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in May Pen.
What is the hottest month in May Pen?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in May Pen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in May Pen?
September is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.