Best Time to Visit Belize: Weather Month by Month

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Decide

When to visit Belize?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Belize, February and January clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 February · 8.4 January · 8.1 December · 7.9 November · 7.7 ⚠️ September · 4.8

8.1

Jan

8.4

Feb

5.9

Mar

5.6

Apr

5.0

May

4.9

Jun

4.9

Jul

5.0

Aug

4.8

Sep

4.9

Oct

7.7

Nov

7.9

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Belize offers 4 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.4 in February vs 4.8 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 4 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Nov · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	20°C	27°C	32%	3.6mm	6.2h	8.1/10	Best period
☀️ February →	20°C	28°C	21%	2.7mm	6.5h	8.4/10	Best period
🌥️ March →	22°C	30°C	13%	1.8mm	7.6h	5.9/10	Decent period
🌥️ April →	23°C	32°C	13%	1.8mm	7.9h	5.6/10	Decent period
🌥️ May →	24°C	33°C	23%	2.9mm	7.5h	5.0/10	Decent period
🌥️ June →	24°C	31°C	40%	6.4mm	5.5h	4.9/10	Decent period
🌥️ July →	24°C	31°C	45%	5.0mm	5.9h	4.9/10	Decent period
🌥️ August →	24°C	31°C	45%	5.6mm	6.0h	5.0/10	Decent period
🌥️ September →	24°C	31°C	53%	5.8mm	5.6h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ October →	23°C	30°C	52%	7.9mm	5.5h	4.9/10	Decent period
☀️ November →	22°C	28°C	43%	7.5mm	5.9h	7.7/10	Best period
☀️ December →	21°C	27°C	39%	4.6mm	5.5h	7.9/10	Best period

Rain %32%

Best period

Rain %21%

Best period

Rain %13%

Decent period

Rain %13%

Decent period

Rain %23%

Decent period

Rain %40%

Decent period

Rain %45%

Decent period

Rain %45%

Decent period

Rain %53%

Decent period

Rain %52%

Decent period

Rain %43%

Best period

Rain %39%

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Feb

Good transition

Mar · Oct

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

7.3 · Moderate-Strong

💧 Humidity feel

20°C · Humid

☔ Rain

21% · 2.7 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

6.5h/day

Week by week

Belize week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Feb 26 to Mar 4, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.6 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Jul 16 to Jul 22, mostly dry in 1 years out of 10 (3.6 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
Jan	Jan 15/1027°C	Jan 85/1027°C	Jan 154/1027°C	Jan 227/1027°C	Jan 296/1027°C
Feb	Feb 58/1027°C	Feb 129/1028°C	Feb 199/1029°C	Feb 2610/1029°C
Mar	Mar 58/1030°C	Mar 1210/1030°C	Mar 199/1030°C	Mar 269/1031°C
Apr	Apr 210/1032°C	Apr 98/1032°C	Apr 169/1032°C	Apr 239/1033°C	Apr 308/1033°C
May	May 79/1033°C	May 149/1034°C	May 215/1033°C	May 286/1032°C
Jun	Jun 46/1033°C	Jun 113/1031°C	Jun 184/1030°C	Jun 255/1031°C
Jul	Jul 23/1030°C	Jul 96/1031°C	Jul 161/1031°C	Jul 234/1031°C	Jul 302/1031°C
Aug	Aug 64/1031°C	Aug 134/1031°C	Aug 204/1031°C	Aug 275/1032°C
Sep	Sep 34/1031°C	Sep 103/1031°C	Sep 173/1031°C	Sep 242/1032°C
Oct	Oct 14/1031°C	Oct 84/1031°C	Oct 153/1030°C	Oct 224/1029°C	Oct 292/1028°C
Nov	Nov 56/1029°C	Nov 122/1028°C	Nov 196/1028°C	Nov 265/1028°C
Dec	Dec 36/1028°C	Dec 104/1027°C	Dec 172/1027°C	Dec 243/1027°C

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Belize

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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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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🔍 Geographic context

Tropical 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.