Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the south of Belize and is said to be the best place on earth to encounter a jaguar. Something you migh want to add to your bucket list.
Belize Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Belize in January
In January the weather in Belize ranges from very good in San Pedro to excellent in San Ignacio. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 27°C (81°F) in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to 30°C (86°F) in Orange Walk. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Belize.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in February
In February the weather in Belize ranges from very good in San Ignacio to excellent in San Pedro. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Orange Walk with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in March
In March the weather in Belize ranges from very good in San Ignacio to excellent in San Pedro. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Bullet Tree Falls with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in April
In April the weather in Belize ranges from mixed in San Ignacio to excellent in San Pedro. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 28°C (82°F) to extremely high in Benque Viejo del Carmen with 35°C (95°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in May
In May the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in Orange Walk to excellent in Glovers Reef. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Bullet Tree Falls with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in June
In June the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in San Pedro to good in San Ignacio. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 30°C (86°F) to very high in Orange Walk with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in July
In July the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in Placencia Village to very good in Benque Viejo del Carmen. The temperatures range from high in Glovers Reef with 30°C (86°F) to very high in Benque Viejo del Carmen with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in August
In August the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in Placencia Village to good in Belmopan. The temperatures range from high in Glovers Reef with 30°C (86°F) to very high in Benque Viejo del Carmen with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Belize. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in September
In September the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in San Pedro to good in San Ignacio. The temperatures range from high in Glovers Reef with 30°C (86°F) to very high in Orange Walk with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Belize. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in October
In October the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in San Pedro to good in San Ignacio. The temperatures range from high in San Pedro with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Orange Walk with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in October here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in November
In November the weather in Belize ranges from less favorable in Glovers Reef to very good in Good Living Camp. The temperatures range from high in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Orange Walk with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in November here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Belize in December
In December the weather in Belize ranges from very good in San Pedro to excellent in San Ignacio. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 27°C (81°F) in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to 30°C (86°F) in Orange Walk.
Find more detailed climate information for Belize in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary
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