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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in May to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1671 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 227 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 66 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (8.4 hours daily) and September (6.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hopkins, Belize (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hopkins, Belize (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 19°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 19°C
NE 4 m/s
3.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 18°C
NW 3 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    Rainy season in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    June tops the wettest month list with 227 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    March is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary ?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.

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