Climate guide for Great Blue Hole, Belize

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Great Blue Hole

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About Great Blue Hole

The Great Blue Hole is a circular ocean sinkhole for advanced divers-sapphire depths off Lighthouse Reef. In Belize, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Great Blue Hole's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Great Blue Hole. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.
Tickets & access
Book timed entry for Great Blue Hole when offered - peak hours sell out and same-day queues can erase half a day.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Great Blue Hole. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Great Blue Hole

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When to visit Great Blue Hole: the short answer

The best time to visit Great Blue Hole 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 40 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.1/10.

Across the year Great Blue Hole swings from 26°C in February to 30°C in September, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 40 mm in April to 327 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Great Blue Hole is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (30°C). Coolest: February (26°C). Driest: April (40 mm). Wettest: November (327 mm).

Great Blue Hole month by month

January in Great Blue Hole — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Great Blue Hole — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

February averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 72 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 Great Blue Hole at 8.6/10 — 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.

March in Great Blue Hole — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

March averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 72 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 Great Blue Hole at 8.7/10 — 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 Great Blue Hole — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

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

Expect 40 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 Great Blue Hole at 9.5/10 — 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 Great Blue Hole — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

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

Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 12.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 packable rain layer.

June in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

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

It scores 6.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

July averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

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

It scores 6.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

August in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

August averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

227 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, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

September in Great Blue Hole — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

September averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 184 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 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

October in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

October averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

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

It scores 6.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

November averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

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

It scores 5.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 Great Blue Hole — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Great Blue Hole — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

December averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 191 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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 Great Blue Hole — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Great Blue Hole, Belize?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Great Blue Hole are April, March, February. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Great Blue Hole year-round?
Great Blue Hole has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in February to 30°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.6 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Great Blue Hole?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Great Blue Hole are November (5.6/10), December (5.6/10), October (6.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Great Blue Hole?
November is the wettest month in Great Blue Hole, averaging about 327 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 40 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Great Blue Hole?
April sees the most sun in Great Blue Hole, with about 30 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Great Blue Hole a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Great Blue Hole is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, March, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Great Blue Hole calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Great Blue Hole: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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