Belize City, Belize Weather

Belize 🇧🇿 · Local time 12:01
83°
Light rain shower Feels like 93° · High 84° / Low 81°
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
83%
12 Extreme
Updated 1 hour ago

Belize City hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 85°F (30°C).

Now
57%
1 PM
57%
2 PM
68%
3 PM
66%
4 PM
57%
5 PM
51%
6 PM
25%
6:11 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
24%
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
22%
2 AM
25%
3 AM
22%
4 AM
37%
5 AM
34%
5:38 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
23%
7 AM
54%
8 AM
50%
9 AM
50%
10 AM
54%
11 AM
39%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
93°
Wind
10 mph
ENE · gusts 14 mph
Humidity
83%
Pressure
29.94 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.02 in
82% chance today

Belize City weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Belize City looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 81°. There is a 81% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).

High / Low
84° / 81°
Precipitation
81%
Sunrise / sunset
05:38 AM / 06:10 PM

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Belize City 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 86° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 86° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 40%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 83°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 86° Low 83°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 89%

About the weather in Belize City

Temperature barely moves in Belize City - 4°C between the average May and the average January. Rainfall does the work instead: 10.7 inches (272 mm) in October against 2.2 inches (56 mm) in April.

Belize City weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: May - highs near 85°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 79°F (26°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 95°F (35°C) high · 60°F (16°C) low
  • Wettest month: October (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 4°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 4°C
  • Average humidity: 83%

Temperatures through the year

January bottoms out at 79°F (26°C) in daylight, 72°F (22°C) after dark. At its warmest, in May, Belize City runs to 85°F (30°C) in the afternoon and back to 79°F (26°C) by dawn. The wettest month is October (10.7 inches (272 mm) across 24 days) and the driest April.

Rain, sun and snow

Sunshine averages 10.4 hours a day over the year - sunnier than roughly 78% of the cities we track, peaking in April at 11.7 hours. Relative humidity averages 83% across the year, more humid than 94% of the 3496 cities in our dataset - enough that summer afternoons feel hotter than the thermometer says, which is what the dew point converter is for. Days and nights are about 4°C apart on average - narrower than almost anywhere else we cover. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 95°F (35°C) and bottoms at 60°F (16°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

March through May

March through May is hot here - highs near 84°F (29°C), nights near 77°F (25°C), and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day.

June through August

Through June through August, Belize City sits firmly in the heat: 85°F (30°C) by day, 79°F (26°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 75 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.

September through November

Through September through November, Belize City is hot: 84°F (29°C) by day, 76°F (24°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 73 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February in Belize City settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); rain falls on around 53 of the 90 days.

Average temperatures in Belize City by month

Monthly averages for Belize City based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

Is Belize City humid?
Relative humidity averages 83% across the year, which reads as very humid. Paired with May heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What should I pack for Belize City?
It depends on the month: May runs to 85°F (30°C) while January holds at 79°F (26°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When does it rain most in Belize City?
October, at 10.7 inches (272 mm) over about 24 days. April is the driest month, at 2.2 inches (56 mm).
Does it snow in Belize City?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Belize City shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How much sun does Belize City get?
10.4 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in April at 11.7 hours.
What is the best time to visit Belize City?
Aim for December to April if you get the choice: humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here, and highs average 81°F (27°C) against roughly 16 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
What is the coldest month in Belize City?
January, with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows near 72°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 60°F (16°C).
Which month is warmest in Belize City?
May, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 79°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).