What’s the Weather like in Belize?

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The Palapa Bar in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye

The weather in Belize can make or break your vacation. It is important to know that Belize’s climate is subtropical and there are two seasons, the dry season and the rainy season (aka wet season). Each season has its own pros and cons.

On this page
1. Current weather
2. When is the dry season?
3. When is the rainy season?
4. What is the average temperature and rainfall

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Current weather in Belize


The Dry Season

Most tourists visit Belize in March, December and January

The dry season is considered Belize’s “winter” minus the snow and freezing cold. It runs from December to April. During the months of December, January, and February, the temperature in Belize drops a bit leading to cool windy days with lots of sunshine.

And starting March to April, there are hotter days with almost no clouds. The good weather permits for the scheduling of lots of fun activities including numerous aquatic sports and jungle adventures. After all, Belize is indeed an active destination.

This season is also Belize’s high tourism season, certain towns and archaeological sites can be a bit crowded with tourists. Although, do remember that Belize is still relatively unknown and doesn’t really attract a lot of tourists as compared to other countries. Approximately 500,000 overnight tourists visit Belize every year.


The Rainy Season/ Hurricane Season

Rainy day in Belize

The rainy season runs equivalent to Belize’s low tourist season (May to November). Being in Belize during this time can mean that your sunny days may see occasional rainfall. The good news is that unless there is a tropical storm or much worst–a hurricane, rain showers are brief, usually only lasting an hour or two in the afternoon or evening.

Belize’s hurricane season typically runs from June to November, with September and October being the most active months. The country is not often hit directly by hurricanes but it occasionally experiences tropical storms, which may bring heavy rains and strong winds. Higher ground, such as the Cayo District, is a great place to be to weather tropical storms or even hurricanes.

For regular days when it rains a lot, a clear negative is that certain tours such as snorkeling and caving can get cancelled for a couple of days until the conditions ease down and it’s once again safe. Although Belize’s rainy season has several issues to consider, many people think it’s a fair trade since there are still plenty of things to do and you also get to save money and avoid crowds.


Yearly Average Temperature and Rainfall

The temperature and rainfall in Belize varies during the dry season and rainy seasons.

Average High and Low Temperature in Belize by Month

Typically, during Belize’s dry season, the average temperature is 73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit or 22 to 27 degrees Celsius. And during Belize’s rainy season, the average temperature is 79 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Average Number of Rainy Days and Rainfall in Belize by Month

Typically, during Belize’s dry season, the average monthly rainy days ranges from 4 to 11 days, with the average monthly rainfall raning from 1.5 to 5.2 inches. And during Belize’s rainy season, the monthly number of rainy days ranges from 6 to 16 days, with the average montly rainfall ranging from 4.4 to nches.


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