Weather & climate · Belmopan
Best Time to Visit Belize
December to March
The best time to visit Belize is December to March, when daytime highs in Belmopan are around 27–32°C. April, July and November are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (34°C by day), January the coldest (19°C at night), and October the wettest with about 243 mm of rain.
34°C
Warmest: April
19°C
Coldest nights: January
1643 mm
Rain per year
243 mm
Wettest: October
Belize weather by month
- Jan27°C19°C101 mm
- Feb29°C20°C55 mm
- Mar32°C21°C45 mm
- Apr34°C22°C34 mm
- May33°C24°C118 mm
- Jun30°C24°C230 mm
- Jul30°C24°C149 mm
- Aug30°C24°C174 mm
- Sep30°C24°C198 mm
- Oct28°C23°C243 mm
- Nov27°C20°C170 mm
- Dec27°C20°C126 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 19°C | 101 mm | 84% | 56% | Best time |
| February | 29°C | 20°C | 55 mm | 78% | 46% | Best time |
| March | 32°C | 21°C | 45 mm | 70% | 39% | Best time |
| April | 34°C | 22°C | 34 mm | 67% | 40% | Good |
| May | 33°C | 24°C | 118 mm | 71% | 57% | Very hot |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 230 mm | 85% | 69% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 149 mm | 86% | 62% | Good |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 174 mm | 85% | 60% | Rainy |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 198 mm | 89% | 65% | Rainy |
| October | 28°C | 23°C | 243 mm | 91% | 63% | Rainy |
| November | 27°C | 20°C | 170 mm | 89% | 54% | Good |
| December | 27°C | 20°C | 126 mm | 87% | 54% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Belmopan (17.25, -88.77). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Belize have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Belize?
December to March. The best time to visit Belize is December to March, when daytime highs in Belmopan are around 27–32°C. April, July and November are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (34°C by day), January the coldest (19°C at night), and October the wettest with about 243 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Belize?
April, with average highs of 34°C in Belmopan.
What is the coldest month in Belize?
January, when nights drop to about 19°C and days reach 27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Belize?
October with about 243 mm; April is the driest (34 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Belize?
June is the least comfortable month on average: 30°C by day and 230 mm of rain.
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