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Belize

Belize, barrier reef and Maya temples in Central America — diving, jungle and Garifuna culture.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 17.25°N 88.77°W
MarchBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
39%Rainy days

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

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.

Belize weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January68°F81°F53%0.1in10.1h7.6/10
🌤️ February68°F82°F57%0.1in11.0h7.7/10
🌤️ March72°F86°F39%0.1in11.7h7.9/10
🌤️ April73°F90°F37%0.1in12.0h7.6/10
🌤️ May75°F91°F48%0.1in12.0h7.2/10
⛅ June75°F88°F84%0.3in10.9h7.0/10
⛅ July75°F88°F84%0.2in11.8h7.0/10
⛅ August75°F88°F79%0.2in11.7h7.0/10
⛅ September75°F88°F84%0.2in11.3h7.0/10
⛅ October73°F86°F76%0.3in10.4h7.1/10
⛅ November72°F82°F65%0.3in10.4h7.4/10
⛅ December70°F81°F65%0.2in9.7h7.3/10
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.

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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Frequently asked questions

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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