The best time to visit Belize is between December & January or May & June. The weather is better with less rain and you also avoid the crowds. Prices may also be a bit cheaper.
Dry Season
Belize has two seasons only: dry and rainy season. Dry season 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
Also known as the hurricane season, the rainy season is between June 1st and November 30th. Rain frequency increases during this period, especially in the south.
What This Means
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
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February starts getting dry
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March is very pleasant
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April starts getting warm
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May is the warmest month
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June opens up the rainy season
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July starts seeing thunderstorms
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August get a bit dry again
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September sees more sun
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October gets the highest rainfall
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November starts cooling up
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December opens up the dry season
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About Author
Everything written on this blog is based on first-hand experience or knowledge as a local living in Belize. No fluff, just honest information.
Frequent Questions
When is hurricane season?
Hurricane season is between June 1st and November 30th which is also known as rainy season.
How Hot & Humid Does It Get?
During the dry season, the hottest months are September & October when it starts getting dry and before rain starts to fall. The temperature can feel like it's 100°F because of the high humidity.
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