Weather in December in Belize
Thinking about venturing to Belize this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Belize in December?
December in Belize generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to 30°C in Orange Walk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Orange Walk and 20°C in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary .
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Benque Viejo del Carmen with an average of 60 mm to heavy rainfall in Monkey River Town with 165 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, San Pedro enjoys approximately 190 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belize in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Belize climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Belize?
San Pedro
In December San Pedro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Placencia Village
In December Placencia Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Ignacio
In December San Ignacio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caye Caulker
In December Caye Caulker generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Belize City
In December Belize City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Belize.
Is December the best time to visit Belize?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in San Pedro, December might be a good time to visit Belize.
Generally speaking, February, March and April provide perfect weather in San Pedro. On the other hand, the weather in June, September and October tend to be poor.
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