Best time to visit Belize
The best time to visit Belize is usually February, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. September and October are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Belize month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 80°F | 81°F | 53% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 80°F | 80°F | 39% | 4.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 34% | 4.2 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 82°F | 82°F | 24% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 84°F | 85°F | 25% | 4.7 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | B+ | 85°F | 85°F | 62% | 5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B+ | 85°F | 86°F | 66% | 4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B+ | 85°F | 86°F | 67% | 3 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | B | 86°F | 87°F | 76% | 2.8 ft | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B | 84°F | 86°F | 76% | 3.2 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B | 83°F | 84°F | 73% | 3.6 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 68% | 4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 72 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Belize
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Villa Boscardi Feb A-SatD+SunC-MonCTueB-WedB
- Sea Dreams Hotel Feb A-SatCSunC+MonC+TueBWedA-
- Turneffe Flats Feb A-SatD+SunCMonCTueC+WedB
- Barefoot Beach Belize Feb A-SatD+SunD+MonD+TueC+WedB
- Sundance Villa Feb A-SatD+SunD+MonD+TueC+WedB
- Royal Orchid Hotel Feb A-SatD+SunD+MonC-TueC+WedB
- Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection Feb A-SatCSunCMonC+TueB+WedB+
- Caye Caulker Beach Resorts Feb A-SatD+SunD+MonD+TueC+WedB
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Belize?
- The best time to visit Belize is usually February, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. September and October are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Belize?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Belize?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Belize?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 80°F).