Best time to visit Belize: Based on Weather, Cost, & Wildlife
Belize has two seasons only: dry and rainy season.
In general, the bright and sunny weather is between January and May with brief & light showers falling during the night mostly. All-day downpours are rare during this time.
Dry Season
This period lasts between December 1st and May 31st. You can expect sunny skies and high humidity so bring your sunblock and be prepared for sticky clothes on your skin.
Rainy Season
Locals know this period as hurricane season which is between June 1st and November 30th. Rainy frequency increases during this period, especially in the south.
What this means to you
The good news is that it rarely rains all day and night. The showers are mostly overnight with brief downpours during the day.
The bad news is that during rainy/hurricane season there is a risk of actual hurricanes that start off as waves or depressions and have the potential to grow into a tropical storm or hurricane. If this happens, we can get long periods of rain over a few days.
September and October have historically had the greatest probability of hurricanes.
Weather by month
Weather changes by region with the southern region getting more rain than the rest of the country.
January is the coolest month
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 80°F or 27°C | 4.5 in or 11.4 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
February starts getting dry
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 80°F or 27°C | 2.6 in or 6.6 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
March is very pleasant
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 83°F or 28°C | 1.9 in or 4.8 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
April starts getting warm
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 85°F or 29°C | 1.7 in or 4.3 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥💧
May is the warmest month
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 87°F or 31°C | 4.0 in or 10.1 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
June opens up the rainy season
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 87°F or 31°C | 8.6 in or 21.9 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
July starts seeing thunderstorms
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 86°F or 30°C | 8.1 in or 20.6 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥💧
August get a bit dry again
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 86°F or 30°C | 7.0 in or 17.7 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥💧
September sees more sun
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 86°F or 30°C | 9.5 in or 24.1 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥💧
October gets the highest rainfall
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 84°F or 29°C | 4.5 in or 11.4 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
November starts cooling up
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 82°F or 28°C | 7.0 in or 17.7 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
December opens up the dry season
| Location | Avg. High ☀️ | Avg. Rainfall 🌧️ |
|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 80°F or 27°C | 6.7 in or 17.0 cm |
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💧💧
Frequent Questions
How is the weather in Belize now? If you're worried about rain for your vacation dates, check out this live webcam of San Pedro, Belize on y0utube.
When is hurricane season in Belize? Hurricane season is between June 1st and November 30th which is also known as rainy season.