Climate guide for Ambergris Caye, Belize

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About Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye is a beach destination in Belize. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Ambergris Caye's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Ambergris Caye, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Belize.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Ambergris Caye ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Ambergris Caye. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Ambergris Caye

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When to visit Ambergris Caye: the short answer

The best time to visit Ambergris Caye is April, followed by March, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 28°C with 36 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.1/10.

Across the year Ambergris Caye swings from 25°C in December to 29°C in May, a 4-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 36 mm in April to 276 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Ambergris Caye is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (29°C). Coolest: December (25°C). Driest: April (36 mm). Wettest: November (276 mm).

Ambergris Caye month by month

January in Ambergris Caye — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 99 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Ambergris Caye — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

February averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ambergris Caye at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

March in Ambergris Caye — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ambergris Caye at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Ambergris Caye — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

April averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.4 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ambergris Caye at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

May in Ambergris Caye — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

May averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 12.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ambergris Caye at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

June in Ambergris Caye — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7/10

June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

275 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 27 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Ambergris Caye — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

July averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

261 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 28 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Ambergris Caye — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7/10

August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

238 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 28 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

September in Ambergris Caye — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

September averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 199 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Ambergris Caye — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

243 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Ambergris Caye — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

November averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

276 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Ambergris Caye — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

December averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 125 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ambergris Caye — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Ambergris Caye, Belize?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Ambergris Caye are April, March, February, May. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Ambergris Caye year-round?
Ambergris Caye has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 25°C in December to 29°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.7 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Ambergris Caye?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Ambergris Caye are November (5.7/10), December (6.3/10), October (6.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Ambergris Caye?
November is the wettest month in Ambergris Caye, averaging about 276 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 36 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Ambergris Caye?
April sees the most sun in Ambergris Caye, with about 30 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Ambergris Caye a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Ambergris Caye is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, March, February, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Ambergris Caye calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Ambergris Caye: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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