Belize Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Rainy Season

From the end of May or the beginning of June, the rainy season starts in Belize. The amount of precipitation per month increases, as well as the number of rainy days. The rainy season finishes around mid-January.

Best Time to Visit

For the whole of Belize, the period from February to April is the best travel time. Alternative months to travel to Belize are January and May. January is the most pleasant of these two months in terms of temperature. During both months, there is a higher chance of precipitation than in the period February-April, which is the driest period.

Regional Differences in Rainfall

As you get further south, the amount of precipitation increases. For example, there are areas in southern Belize where the annual rainfall is between 4000 mm (157 in) and 5000 mm (197 in). The northern regions are a lot less wet, with an average of 1300 mm (51 in) to 2000 mm (79 in). The moment the wet season arrives, you notice that it gets more humid.