AI-generatedBelize City at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,641 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Belize City
Belize City has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Belize City is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – May
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4517:31
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:32–06:14 · evening 17:02–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:32 · evening 17:45–17:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Belize City in October?
In October, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 253 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min05:45 – 17:31
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Belize
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Belize City
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Belize City ranges from 26.5 °C in January to 29.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From September to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 26.0° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 26.0° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Belize City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Belize City, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Belize City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Belize City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Belize City has about 24 rainy days with 253 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Belize City
How breezy and how cloudy Belize City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Belize City typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Belize City: mostly cloudy, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Belize City
How often the day gets hot in Belize City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Belize City has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Belize City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 348 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 26° | 22° | 26.5° | 6.2 h | 16 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 27° | 23° | 26.6° | 7.8 h | 12 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 28° | 24° | 27.0° | 8.3 h | 11 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 29° | 25° | 27.8° | 8.8 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 80 | 30° | 26° | 28.6° | 8.2 h | 16 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 29° | 26° | 29.1° | 6.7 h | 24 | 215 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 29° | 26° | 29.2° | 7.3 h | 26 | 177 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 30° | 26° | 29.6° | 7.8 h | 26 | 188 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 30° | 26° | 29.8° | 6.9 h | 27 | 212 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 29° | 24° | 29.2° | 6.2 h | 24 | 253 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 27° | 23° | 28.1° | 6.1 h | 19 | 186 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 26° | 22° | 27.1° | 6.0 h | 18 | 99 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.50° N, 88.20° W · 6 m · America/Belize
Best time to visit Belize City
The best time to visit Belize City is from February to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in March. Rain is most frequent from May to February; the wettest month is October with 253 mm.
Belize City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Belize City in the dry season
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Belize City in the rainy season
May – Feb
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 209 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Belize City for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Belize City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Belize City: score 92 against 71. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 92better |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 253 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Belize City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January26° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In January, Belize City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 84 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in January84February27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Belize City is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 45 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in February88March28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 42 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in March92April29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in April80May30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In May, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in May72June29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In June, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 215 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in June74July29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In July, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in July76August30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 188 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in August73September30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In September, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 212 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in September71October29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 253 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in October70November27° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In November, Belize City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
Belize City in November70December26° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In December, Belize City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 99 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Belize City.
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Belize City vs. Tulum
In October the holiday weather in Belize City and Tulum is about equally good (score 71 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Tulum as in Belize City. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Belize City | Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 20 |
| Best time | Feb – May | Jul, Nov – May |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Belize City
Weather for your travel dates
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Belize City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Belize City has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 71).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Belize City lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Belize City
When is the best time to visit Belize City?
The best time to visit Belize City is from February to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Belize City?
The sea temperature in Belize City ranges from 26.5 °C in January to 29.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Belize City in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Belize City?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Belize City?
Rain is most frequent from May to February; the wettest month is October with 253 mm. The driest month is April with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Belize City get?
Belize City gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Belize City in?
Belize City uses the time zone America/Belize, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Belize City?
A nonstop flight from London to Belize City takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,340 km.
When is hurricane season in Belize City?
Belize City lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Belize City?
Belize City has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 72.
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