Average Monthly Sunshine in Belize City

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Belize City vary. From a high of 255 hours in May, to a low of 180 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2560 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.5 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Belize City enjoys an average of 2560 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Belize City’s wettest month, receives 199 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month April 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 City Precipitation page.