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Belize City Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Belize City maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Belize City temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a comfortable 28°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Belize City experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1800 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Belize City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 274 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 47 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Belize City Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Belize City enjoys sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 8.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Belize City

Tue   Jan 14
29°C | 24°C
E 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
29°C | 23°C
E 5 m/s
4.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 16
29°C | 21°C
N 3 m/s
4.3 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 Belize City in Belize

Belize City has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Belize City?
    Rainy season in Belize City occurs in the months of June, July, August, September, October and November.
  • Which is the hottest month in Belize City?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Belize City?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Belize City?
    October tops the wettest month list with 274 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Belize City?
    April is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Belize City?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.