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When to visit Belize?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–30°C in March
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
June (84%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Blue Hole & ReefMarch–June — Great Blue Hole dive, world's second largest reef.
Maya TemplesDecember–May — Xunantunich, Caracol and Lamanai in the jungle.
Jungle & WildlifeFebruary–May — jaguars, toucans and Cockscomb Basin.
CayesDecember–May — Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye and snorkelling.
Monthly climate data
Belize weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 27°C | 53% | 3.6 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 28°C | 57% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 30°C | 39% | 1.8 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 32°C | 37% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 33°C | 48% | 2.9 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 31°C | 84% | 6.4 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 31°C | 84% | 5.0 | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 31°C | 79% | 5.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 31°C | 84% | 5.8 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 30°C | 76% | 7.9 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 22°C | 28°C | 65% | 7.5 | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 21°C | 27°C | 65% | 4.6 | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°C, 41% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 82% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 75% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 58% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 39% rainy days and 30°C.
June is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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