Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Belize

Over the course of the year, Belize experiences 1709 mm of rain across 157 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in October with 249 mm falling over 17 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 47 mm across 6 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Belize receives over 157 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:

• Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
• On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
• Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
• The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
• Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.

For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Belize, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.