May · Belize
Best time to visit Punta Gorda in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Gorda in May
Average temperature 29°C, 279 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 279 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Punta Gorda scores 4.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 29°C, 279 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta Gorda anchors Toledo’s quiet south-Maya villages, cacao farms, and jungle river trips. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Punta Gorda — off-season conditions
May averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
279 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Gorda in May?
- In May, Punta Gorda averages 29°C, 279 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Punta Gorda?
- May earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Gorda in May?
- Expect about 279 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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