Central America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73–82°F | 6h | High (140mm) | Peak | Cool northerly fronts bring breezy, pleasant days and prime high-season reef time. |
| February | 73–82°F | 7h | Moderate (60mm) | Peak | Dry season settles in - sunny, calm seas and superb barrier-reef visibility. |
| March | 74–84°F | 8h | Low (38mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and bright - classic Belize beach-and-reef weather. |
| April | 76–86°F | 9h | Moderate (52mm) | Peak | Hot, dry and buzzing as whale-shark season opens off Placencia. |
| May | 77–87°F | 8h | Moderate (105mm) | Shoulder | Steamy pre-rain days with continued whale sharks and thinning crowds. |
| June | 77–88°F | 6h | Very High (258mm) | Shoulder | Green season arrives with lush jungle, warm seas and lively Lobster Fest. |
| July | 77–88°F | 7h | Very High (244mm) | Shoulder | Warm and green with sunny spells, quiet cayes and family-friendly value. |
| August | 77–88°F | 7h | High (190mm) | Off-Peak | Hot, humid and lush - low crowds, low prices, and a watchful eye on the tropics. |
| September | 76–88°F | 6h | Very High (287mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest, quietest stretch amid hurricane season, but St. George's Caye festivities light it up. |
| October | 76–86°F | 6h | Very High (300mm) | Off-Peak | The rainiest month - moody, green and cheap, with hurricane vigilance essential. |
| November | 74–84°F | 6h | Very High (225mm) | Shoulder | Rains ease and crowds return as cooler, fresher weather sweeps in. |
| December | 73–82°F | 6h | High (176mm) | Peak | High season returns with breezy, festive days and busy, sun-splashed cayes. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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