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Belize: best months to visit

February (8.4/10) · September (4.8/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 17.25°N · 88.77°W
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February
Depends on your goals
8.4/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (8.4/10)
🌤️ Jan
Alt. (8.1/10)
Sep
Plus rude (4.8/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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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 favorable 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)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →68°F81°F32%3.6mm6.2h8.1/10Best period
☀️ February →68°F82°F21%2.7mm6.5h8.4/10Best period
🌥️ March →72°F86°F13%1.8mm7.6h5.9/10Decent period
🌥️ April →73°F90°F13%1.8mm7.9h5.6/10Decent period
🌥️ May →75°F91°F23%2.9mm7.5h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ June →75°F88°F40%6.4mm5.5h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ July →75°F88°F45%5.0mm5.9h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ August →75°F88°F45%5.6mm6.0h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ September →75°F88°F53%5.8mm5.6h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ October →73°F86°F52%7.9mm5.5h4.9/10Decent period
☀️ November →72°F82°F43%7.5mm5.9h7.7/10Best period
☀️ December →70°F81°F39%4.6mm5.5h7.9/10Best period
☀️ January
8.1/10
T°68°F / 81°F
Rain %32%
Sun6.2h
Best period
☀️ February
8.4/10
T°68°F / 82°F
Rain %21%
Sun6.5h
Best period
🌥️ March
5.9/10
T°72°F / 86°F
Rain %13%
Sun7.6h
Decent period
🌥️ April
5.6/10
T°73°F / 90°F
Rain %13%
Sun7.9h
Decent period
🌥️ May
5.0/10
T°75°F / 91°F
Rain %23%
Sun7.5h
Decent period
🌥️ June
4.9/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %40%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
🌥️ July
4.9/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %45%
Sun5.9h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.0/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %45%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.8/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %53%
Sun5.6h
Decent period
🌥️ October
4.9/10
T°73°F / 86°F
Rain %52%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
☀️ November
7.7/10
T°72°F / 82°F
Rain %43%
Sun5.9h
Best period
☀️ December
7.9/10
T°70°F / 81°F
Rain %39%
Sun5.5h
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
68°F · 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.
JanJan 15/1081°FJan 85/1080°FJan 154/1080°FJan 227/1081°FJan 296/1081°F
FebFeb 58/1081°FFeb 129/1083°FFeb 199/1084°FFeb 2610/1084°F
MarMar 58/1085°FMar 1210/1087°FMar 199/1086°FMar 269/1089°F
AprApr 210/1090°FApr 98/1090°FApr 169/1089°FApr 239/1092°FApr 308/1092°F
MayMay 79/1091°FMay 149/1092°FMay 215/1092°FMay 286/1090°F
JunJun 46/1091°FJun 113/1087°FJun 184/1087°FJun 255/1087°F
JulJul 23/1087°FJul 96/1088°FJul 161/1087°FJul 234/1088°FJul 302/1088°F
AugAug 64/1088°FAug 134/1089°FAug 204/1088°FAug 275/1090°F
SepSep 34/1089°FSep 103/1088°FSep 173/1088°FSep 242/1089°F
OctOct 14/1087°FOct 84/1088°FOct 153/1086°FOct 224/1085°FOct 292/1083°F
NovNov 56/1084°FNov 122/1082°FNov 196/1082°FNov 265/1083°F
DecDec 36/1082°FDec 104/1080°FDec 172/1080°FDec 243/1080°F

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.

T° maxT° meanT° min68°72°75°79°82°86°90°201620172018201920202021202220232024202588°F — decade peak (2023)+2.11°F / decade
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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 · 91°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 81°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 53%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Where is Belize ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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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 82°F highs, 68°F 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 68°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Belize good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Belize scores 7.7/10 on average — Acceptable 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.