Belize in February
February is one of the best months to visit Belize: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
Belize month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+80°F
- FebA-80°F
- MarB+81°F
- AprA-82°F
- MayA-84°F
- JunB+85°F
- JulB+85°F
- AugB+85°F
- SepB86°F
- OctB84°F
- NovB83°F
- DecB+81°F
January: B+ · February: A- · March: B+. The best months are usually February, April and May, and the weakest are September and October.
Best beaches in Belize in February
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Feb | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Boscardi | A- | SatD+SunC-MonCTueB-WedB |
| Sea Dreams Hotel | A- | SatCSunC+MonC+TueBWedA- |
| Turneffe Flats | A- | SatD+SunCMonCTueC+WedB |
| Barefoot Beach Belize | A- | SatD+SunD+MonD+TueC+WedB |
| Sundance Villa | A- | SatD+SunD+MonD+TueC+WedB |
| Royal Orchid Hotel | A- | SatD+SunD+MonC-TueC+WedB |
| Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection | A- | SatCSunCMonC+TueB+WedB+ |
| Caye Caulker Beach Resorts | 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.
Better beach options in February
Elsewhere in Central & South America, Panama's Pacific beaches (A-) usually grades higher in February. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.
Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Belize?
- February is one of the best months to visit Belize: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
- How warm is Belize in February?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is February hurricane season in Belize?
- No. Storm risk is very low in February.
- How crowded is Belize in February?
- Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Belize: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 72 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.