Belize · WinterMonth summary
Belize weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
53% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Belize in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Belize. March remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Belize in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Belize enjoys 27°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 53% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 72°F | 86°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 90°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 91°F | 48% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 88°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 88°F | 84% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 88°F | 79% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 88°F | 84% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 73°F | 86°F | 76% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 72°F | 82°F | 65% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 70°F | 81°F | 65% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Belize averages 81°F, 53% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Belize in January
Is January a good time to visit Belize?
January is an excellent time to visit Belize (score 7.6/10). With 81°F, 10.1h of sunshine and 53% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Belize in January?
Yes, 53% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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