Average Monthly Sunshine in Belize

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Belize receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Belize Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 258 hours of sunshine in April and 181 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2569 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.6 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Belize’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Belize enjoys an average of 2569 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Belize’s wettest month, receives 115 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Belize Precipitation page.