Central America
Belize Weather & Climate
The second-largest barrier reef, ancient Maya cities and jungle lodges
29°C
Max sea
30°C
Max air
February
Best month
53mm
Driest month
The second-largest barrier reef, ancient Maya cities and jungle lodges
Belize is Central America's most accessible English-speaking destination, but its appeal goes far beyond convenience. The Belize Barrier Reef — the second largest in the world after Australia's — runs the full length of the coast and contains the famous Great Blue Hole: a 300m-wide underwater sinkhole that attracts divers from around the world. The interior is equally compelling: Mayan ruins at Caracol and Lamanai are among the finest in the Americas, while the jaguar sanctuary at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and the cave systems of Cayo District offer adventures found nowhere else in the region.
When to go: November to April is dry season, ideal for diving and jungle exploration.
The best months to visit Belize are February, March, April. Peak season is April with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | 25°C | 154mm | 8 | 16 |
| Feb | 25°C | 25°C | 82mm | 9 | 16 |
| Mar | 27°C | 26°C | 53mm | 10 | 15 |
| Apr | 29°C | 27°C | 56mm | 11 | 14 |
| May | 30°C | 28°C | 109mm | 12 | 13 |
| Jun | 30°C | 29°C | 186mm | 12 | 13 |
| Jul | 30°C | 29°C | 145mm | 12 | 13 |
| Aug | 30°C | 29°C | 155mm | 12 | 13 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 268mm | 11 | 14 |
| Oct | 27°C | 28°C | 334mm | 9 | 14 |
| Nov | 26°C | 27°C | 210mm | 8 | 15 |
| Dec | 24°C | 26°C | 183mm | 7 | 16 |
The best time to visit Belize is February, March, April. Peak season is April when temperatures reach 29°C with very little rain. November to April is dry season, ideal for diving and jungle exploration.
Sea temperatures in Belize range from 25°C in January to 29°C in June. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Belize average 24°C with sea temperatures of 25°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is March with 53mm. The wettest month sees 334mm. Belize receives 1935mm annually.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (154mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (82mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (53mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Very little rain (56mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (109mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (186mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (145mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (155mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (268mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (334mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (210mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (183mm). UV 7.
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