Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the south of Belize and is said to be the best place on earth to encounter a jaguar. Something you migh want to add to your bucket list.
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Belize City, Belize Province, Belize. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
While the amount of sunshine in Belize City changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2575 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.5 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.
Belize City enjoys an average of 2575 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
October, Belize City’s wettest month, receives 199 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Belize City Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Belize City - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the south of Belize and is said to be the best place on earth to encounter a jaguar. Something you migh want to add to your bucket list.
Dive and feel like Robinson Crusoe at Glover’s Reef
Belize has an amazing number of beautiful small islands. Many of these islands are unaffordable for the average backpacker. Glovers Reef is an exception to this.
River Tube in Belize
The best time to visit Belize and to River Tube is from December to mid-April, this is the dry season. If you like to avoid the crowds we recommend visiting May and early June.
The Cayo District is Belize's most adventurous region
This area has all the perfect ingredients for many different adventure activities. We are sure that the dramatic mix of this beautiful scenery made by Mother nature will capture your heart.