Belize Climate

Belize has a subtropical climate, with prevailing winds from the Caribbean.  The annual average  temperature is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but there are regional variations because of the terrain.  In the summer, the high temperature usually does not exceed 96 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the winter, the lows are seldom below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.  Annual rainfall is about 50 inches in the north and 170 inches in the south, and rains tend to fall between June and August and the dry season is between February and May, with occasional showers in the rest of the year.  Average relative humidity is 85 percent, but is tempered by sea breezes.

Last edited Dec 2, 08 12:58 PM. Contributors: Andrew W.

Travel Tips for Belize Climate

1. Dave's Tip on Hopkins
Hopkins, Stann Creek, Belize
For SCUBA diving, I recommend staying at The Hamanasi Dive Resort ( www.hamanasi.com ) They are a top notch dive resort with an excellent staff that mostly does everything for you, like hauling your gear to the boat and rinsing it off after the dives. I don't recall there being any shore diving, but you can go out on kayaks. All the diving was by boat and if you can luck out with the weather, go diving when a high pressure system is in the area as that flattens out the water and it won't be as choppy plus it cuts your time on the boat by almost half. The reefs are amazing and visibility is 80+ feet typically. The food is very good, but I thought the breakfasts could have been improved. The beverages (milk, juices) could have been colder. I also recommend going on the jungle hike to the falls, but it can be a rigorous lot of exercise... hot and humid. I've heard the Jaguar Preserve can be hit or miss with being able to spot the animals. I opted not to go. Hopkins is a small town with a little nightlife. Not a lot to choose from.
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