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When to visit Belize?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–86°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | 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
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°F, 41% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 82% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 75% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°F, 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°F.
June is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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