Belize weather in August (Belize)

Curious about the climate in Belize this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Belize typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Belize in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 235 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Belize climate page with graphs.

 

Belize, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 235 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belize in August

Find out more about the weather in Belize and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Belize.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belize? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belize. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.