San Pedro in May
Great time to visit
Hot and increasingly wet, but still manageable if you plan around the weather patterns. Significant savings make up for some discomfort.
Weather
May brings the official start of the rainy season with hot, humid conditions. Daily highs reach the low 90s with sticky nights in the upper 70s. Afternoon thunderstorms become regular but usually brief.
32°C high24°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$60/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Día del Trabajo (Labor Day)
- •Mother's Day celebrations
- •Festival del Mar
May Tips
- •Morning activities work best before afternoon storms hit
- •Air conditioning becomes essential for comfort
- •Great deals on accommodations as tourist numbers drop
All Months
December through May gives you the best weather — dry season with steady trade winds keeping things comfortable. Visibility underwater peaks during these months too, making it prime diving time.
Christmas and New Year bring crowds and higher prices, but the energy is infectious. Everyone's in vacation mode, and the bars stay packed until dawn. Book accommodations well ahead if you're coming during holidays.
June through November brings rain and humidity, but also fewer tourists and better deals. The rain usually comes in short afternoon bursts, not all-day washouts. Hurricane season runs June through November, though direct hits on Ambergris Caye are rare. Just keep an eye on weather forecasts if you're traveling during peak storm months.
San Pedro Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
6/10
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