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When to go
Thanks to its subtropical latitude, Belize's weather is always warm by European
standards, and often hot and very humid. The climate in any one spot is largely
determined by altitude : evenings in the forests of the Mountain Pine Ridge are generally
pleasantly cool, while the lowland jungle is always steamy and humid. On the cayes, the
sun's heat is tempered by all-but-constant ocean breezes.
Although Belize has its dry and rainy seasons, the sun shines most of the year. Rain can
fall in any month, but it's rarely persistent enough to ruin a holiday. The dry season runs
roughly from February to May, and the last couple of months before the rains can be
stiflingly hot. During the rainy season , from June to November, mornings are generally
clear while the afternoons see an hour or two of downpours. Especially heavy rains can
render cave systems inaccessible and flood rural roads, particularly in the south. September
and October, when the worst of the rains fall, is also the height of the hurricane season,
though most severe storms pass well north of Belize. If you're out on the cayes or near the
coast you'll need to leave, but rest assured that Belize has an e cient warning system and a
network of shelters. The rain can continue into December, when cold fronts, known locally
as “ northers ”, can lower temperatures to 10°C for a couple of days.
he best time to visit Belize is thus between late December and March, which as the main
tourist season is also the priciest time, when the vegetation is still lush and the skies are
generally clear. Plenty of people come in summer, too, promoted as the “green season”.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN BELIZE CITY
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Max/min (°C)
29/19
29/20
30/21
31/24
31/24
31/23
32/23
32/22
32/22
31/22
28/20
28/20
Max/min (°F)
84/66
84/68
86/70
88/75
88/75
88/73
90/73
90/72
90/72
88/72
82/68
82/68
 
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