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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 39/100

Punta Gorda in May

Mixed · 39/100Beach 62/100
High / low31° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation184 mm17 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
16.10° N, 88.81° WElevation 8 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goPunta Gorda · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low31° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Punta Gorda averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 184 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Punta Gorda. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 12 h 53 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 39/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%45%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%82%

Beach score this month: 62/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Belize's best in May

Where to go in May
Belize City
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Belize City

Belize District
31°May high
11wet days
47score
Belize City
Belmopan
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Belmopan

Cayo District
34°May high
8wet days
42score
Belmopan
San Ignacio
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San Ignacio

Cayo District
35°May high
8wet days
37score
San Ignacio
·Questions

Punta Gorda in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Punta Gorda?

May scores 39/100 for Punta Gorda, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Punta Gorda in May?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Punta Gorda in May?

Punta Gorda receives about 184 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Punta Gorda in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.