Climate and Weather of Belize
Belize has a tropical climate with pronounced wet and dry seasons. Average temperatures in the coastal regions range from 24°C in January to 27°C in July. Temperatures are slightly higher inland, except for the southern highland, where it is a lot cooler year round. Overall, the seasons are marked more by differences in humidity and rainfall than in temperature.From the end of May or the beginning of June, the rainy season starts in Belize. The amounts of precipitation per month increases as well as the number of rainy days. The rainy season finishes around mid-January. For the whole of Belize, the period February to April is the best travel time. Alternative months to travel to Belize are January and May. January is the most pleasant of these two months in terms of temperature. During both months there is more chance of precipitation than in the period February-April which is the driest period.
As you get further south, the amount of precipitation increases. For example, there are areas in southern Belize where the annual rainfall is between 4000 mm and 5000 mm. The northern regions are a lot less wet with an average of 1300 mm to 2000 mm. The moment the wet season arrives, you notice that it gets more humid.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Belize?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.