Belize City, Belize Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Belize City month by month
Belize City weather in January
January brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 17 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Belize City.
Belize City weather in February
February brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 14 wet days.
Belize City weather in March
March brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Belize City weather in April
April brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 11 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Belize City.
Belize City weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 19 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Belize City.
Belize City weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 25 wet days.
Belize City weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 25 wet days.
Belize City weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 26 wet days.
Belize City weather in September
September brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 27 wet days.
Belize City weather in October
October brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 24 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Belize City.
Belize City weather in November
November brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 22 wet days.
Belize City weather in December
December brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 22 wet days.
Seasons in Belize City
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Belize City
The best time to visit Belize City is generally December to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 81°F (27°C).
Pack for Belize City with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - May nights average 79°F (26°C).
Belize City temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.