May · Belize
Best time to visit Lamanai in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lamanai in May
Average temperature 30°C, 71 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lamanai scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 30°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lamanai is reached by New River boat-Maya temples rising from rainforest with howler monkeys overhead. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Lamanai — workable with trade-offs
Days in May average 30°C (86°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Lamanai — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lamanai in May?
- In May, Lamanai averages 30°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lamanai?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lamanai in May?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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