What is the climate/weather like in Belize?
Belize is subtropical, with a mean annual temperature of 80 degrees F. During the months of November to March expect temperatures in Placencia to be in the middle to high 70’s or low 80’s. Winter storms called “Northers” may bring rain and lower the temperature down to the low 60’s. Inland, temperatures are usually higher, reaching the 90’s during the warm season. Trade winds blow along the coast and on the cayes most of the year, keeping temperatures pleasant even in the hottest months, except for a few weeks, generally around mid-August through mid-September. The dry season generally lasts from November through May while the rainy season is typically June-November. The rain during this season often comes during the night. Hurricanes occasionally occur August through October. Rainfall is heaviest in the south and the jungle areas (around 180 inches), lightest in the north and on the Cayes (around 50 inches).
