The month in detail
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Belize enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
January ranks 2 out of 12 months in Belize. Compared to December: 7 pts fewer rainy days, +0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
11.1h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 19
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Belize is February (8.4/10), 0.3 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Belize
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Belize
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyDollar du Belize ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 53%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Belize ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
BelizeTropical climate with a 8.4 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.25°N · 88.77°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Belize?
February is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 6.5h of sunshine and 21.0% rainy days. The months of February & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Belize get in February?
Belize averages 6.5 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Belize?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Belize in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Belize good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Belize scores 7.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Belize?
September is the most difficult month to visit Belize, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Belize in January?
The average UV index reaches 6 in January in Belize (high), with about 11.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.