Belize City, Belize Weather
Belize City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Belize City weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Belize City looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 78°. Precipitation chance is modest at 39%. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Belize City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Belize City
Weather in Belize City is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. May afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 79°F (26°C). Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches (1903 mm) over about 245 rainy days.
Belize City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 60°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 60°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of rain over 24 days, while April is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Belize City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Belize City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 75 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Belize City brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Belize City brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Belize City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 72° | 17 | 4.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 82% |
| February | 80° | 74° | 14 | 2.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 80% |
| March | 82° | 76° | 14 | 2.4 in | 11.5 h/day | 80% |
| April | 84° | 78° | 11 | 2.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 80% |
| May | 85° | 79° | 19 | 4.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 81% |
| June | 85° | 79° | 25 | 10.0 in | 9.6 h/day | 84% |
| July | 85° | 79° | 25 | 7.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 83% |
| August | 85° | 79° | 26 | 7.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 84% |
| September | 85° | 78° | 27 | 8.4 in | 10.5 h/day | 85% |
| October | 84° | 76° | 24 | 10.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 85% |
| November | 82° | 74° | 22 | 9.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 85% |
| December | 80° | 73° | 22 | 5.9 in | 9.3 h/day | 84% |