When is the best time to visit Belize?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Ambergris Caye: April & March; ATM Cave: February & April; Belize City: April & February; Belmopan: February & April; Caracol: February; Caye Caulker: April & March.

Which month is best overall in Belize?

Averaged across our 22 destinations in Belize, the strongest months are February, March, April. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Belize does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 22 destinations in Belize: Ambergris Caye, ATM Cave, Belize City, Belmopan, Caracol, Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel, Cockscomb Basin, Corozal, Dangriga, +12 more.

How are the Belize travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Belize: Weather by Month

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About Belize

On the Caribbean edge of Central America, Belize holds a long barrier reef offshore and rainforest inland. Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker handle diving and beach stays, while the Maya sites of Caracol and Xunantunich and the Cockscomb Basin wildlife sanctuary cover the interior. The dry months from December to April are the most reliable for reef and ruins, the wet season from June to November brings heavier rain, and storm risk peaks in autumn.

Did you know?

Belize has the second-largest barrier reef in the world, plus the famous Great Blue Hole.
More than half of Belize is forest, and its jaguar preserve supports one of the highest densities of the cats anywhere.
The country was at the centre of the Maya world, with sites such as Caracol and Xunantunich still standing.

Weather

Belize: weather by month

Warmest month: May (28°C). Wettest: November (274 mm). Best overall score: February (7.4/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	23°C	133 mm	27	6.4/10
February	24°C	75 mm	27	7.4/10
March	26°C	62 mm	30	7.1/10
April	27°C	54 mm	29	6.9/10
May	28°C	80 mm	29	5.7/10
June	27°C	160 mm	25	4.6/10
July	27°C	170 mm	28	4.7/10
August	27°C	177 mm	29	4.6/10
September	27°C	171 mm	26	4.5/10
October	26°C	220 mm	27	4.5/10
November	24°C	274 mm	24	5.0/10
December	23°C	172 mm	26	5.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 4.5/10 in October to 7.4/10 in February; the safest picks are February, March, April.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 24°C and 75 mm of rain in February, with roughly 27 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in April; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.9/10).

Things to do in Belize

Belize. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Belize?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Ambergris Caye: April & March; ATM Cave: February & April; Belize City: April & February; Belmopan: February & April; Caracol: February; Caye Caulker: April & March.
Which month is best overall in Belize?: Averaged across our 22 destinations in Belize, the strongest months are February, March, April. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Belize does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 22 destinations in Belize: Ambergris Caye, ATM Cave, Belize City, Belmopan, Caracol, Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel, Cockscomb Basin, Corozal, Dangriga, +12 more.
How are the Belize travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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