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Belize's national averages run from 28 °C in January to 33 °C in May, with rainfall between 50 mm in March and 221 mm in June and 5.0–7.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are February, January and March. Its 6 regions span 29–32 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Belize
- Area
- 22,705 km²
Best months to visit
When Belize shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 | 20.4 | 16.6 | 30.5 |
| February | 28.6 | 21.0 | 16.9 | 31.1 |
| March | 30.4 | 22.1 | 18.9 | 33.1 |
| April | 31.9 | 23.4 | 20.5 | 34.8 |
| May | 32.7 | 24.8 | 22.6 | 34.9 |
| June | 31.6 | 24.8 | 23.3 | 34.6 |
| July | 31.2 | 24.4 | 23.2 | 32.7 |
| August | 31.6 | 24.3 | 23.1 | 33.6 |
| September | 31.6 | 24.2 | 23.1 | 33.2 |
| October | 30.4 | 23.4 | 21.5 | 33.1 |
| November | 28.5 | 21.8 | 18.9 | 30.6 |
| December | 27.6 | 20.9 | 16.7 | 30.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 76 |
| February | 55 |
| March | 50 |
| April | 51 |
| May | 88 |
| June | 221 |
| July | 154 |
| August | 178 |
| September | 188 |
| October | 202 |
| November | 165 |
| December | 97 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 5.4 |
| February | 6.3 |
| March | 7.0 |
| April | 7.6 |
| May | 7.2 |
| June | 5.4 |
| July | 6.4 |
| August | 6.3 |
| September | 5.9 |
| October | 5.4 |
| November | 5.0 |
| December | 5.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 5.4 | 13.8 |
| February | 10.3 | 6.3 | 14.6 |
| March | 10.8 | 6.9 | 14.6 |
| April | 10.9 | 6.6 | 15.0 |
| May | 10.9 | 6.2 | 15.1 |
| June | 10.4 | 5.1 | 15.5 |
| July | 10.4 | 6.6 | 14.2 |
| August | 8.9 | 5.0 | 13.3 |
| September | 7.2 | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| October | 7.2 | 4.4 | 12.1 |
| November | 7.8 | 4.9 | 12.1 |
| December | 8.3 | 5.1 | 12.2 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Belize
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Belize, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedBeach and boat trips
Limited October–November · at its best December–April
Sources: 101holidays.co.uk, belizewithalvin.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
6 regions
Belize, taken apart
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What the governments say about Belize
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Belize, in order
- JanJanuary27.6°C · 76 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 76 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 76 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.6°C · 55 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 55 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 55 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch30.4°C · 50 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.9°C · 51 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 51 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 51 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay32.7°C · 88 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 88 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 88 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune31.6°C · 221 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 221 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 221 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly31.2°C · 154 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 154 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 154 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust31.6°C · 178 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 178 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 178 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember31.6°C · 188 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.4°C · 202 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 202 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 202 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.5°C · 165 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 165 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 165 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.6°C · 97 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 97 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 97 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
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