AI-generatedCaye Caulker at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 1,545 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker 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 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Caye Caulker is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Caye Caulker
The best time to visit Caye Caulker is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to April. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is October with 248 mm.
Caye Caulker through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Caye Caulker in the dry season
Dec – May
Excellent
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Caye Caulker in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 140 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
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 05:31–06:14 · evening 17:02–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:31 · evening 17:44–17:53
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.
October in Caye Caulker compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Caye Caulker in October?
In October, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 248 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
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
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Caye Caulker
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Caye Caulker: score 90 against 71. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 248 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Caye Caulker month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January28° · Sea 26° · 6.2 h
In January, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 75 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in January85February29° · Sea 27° · 7.8 h
In February, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 41 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, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in February90March30° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In March, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in March89April32° · Sea 28° · 8.8 h
In April, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 27 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 Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in April74May33° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In May, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in May68June32° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In June, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 28 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 Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in June70July32° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h
In July, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in July70August32° · Sea 30° · 7.8 h
In August, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 30 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 Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in August68September32° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In September, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 203 mm. On about 29 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 Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in September71October31° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In October, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 248 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in October71November29° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h
In November, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 172 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in November71December29° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h
In December, Caye Caulker is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 90 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Caye Caulker
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 (15+ 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 (21°), the warmest in June (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) all year, on about 344 days a year.
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 | 75 | 28° | 21° | 26.4° | 6.2 h | 15 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 29° | 22° | 26.5° | 7.8 h | 12 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 30° | 23° | 26.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 32° | 24° | 27.7° | 8.8 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 74 | 33° | 25° | 28.7° | 8.2 h | 15 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 32° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.8 h | 23 | 206 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 32° | 25° | 29.3° | 7.4 h | 24 | 161 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 32° | 25° | 29.8° | 7.8 h | 25 | 176 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 32° | 25° | 29.9° | 6.9 h | 26 | 203 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 6.2 h | 23 | 248 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 29° | 22° | 27.9° | 6.2 h | 18 | 172 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 29° | 21° | 27.0° | 6.1 h | 18 | 90 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
17.74° N, 88.03° W · 5 m · America/Belize
Sea temperatureUp to 30° in September
Sea temperature in Caye Caulker
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Caye Caulker ranges from 26.4 °C in January to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.4° | 25.7° | 26.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.5° | 25.9° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.3° | 27.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 27.3° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.0° | 26.2° | 27.6° | warm |
Sunshine2,640 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Caye Caulker
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 Caye Caulker, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,545 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Caye Caulker: 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, Caye Caulker has about 23 rainy days with 248 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in May
UV index in Caye Caulker
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 the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 20 km/h
Wind and clouds in Caye Caulker
How breezy and how cloudy Caye Caulker 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 Caye Caulker typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Caye Caulker: 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 & humidity238 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Caye Caulker
How often the day gets hot in Caye Caulker (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, Caye Caulker has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Caye Caulker
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Caye Caulker 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.
Caye Caulker has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,310 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.
Good to know: Belize
- Currency
- Belize Dollar (BZD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type A, B, G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +501
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Caye Caulker 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Caye Caulker vs San Pedro Town
In October the holiday weather in Caye Caulker and San Pedro Town is about equally good (score 71 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in San Pedro Town as in Caye Caulker. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Caye Caulker | San Pedro Town |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 23 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Jan – May |
Through the year
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In October, Caye Caulker ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Caye CaulkerThis page31°29°71
- 2San Pedro Town31°29°71
- 3Belize City31°29°71
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- 5Belmopan31°31
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Frequently asked questions about Caye Caulker
When is the best time to visit Caye Caulker?
The best time to visit Caye Caulker is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Caye Caulker?
The sea temperature in Caye Caulker ranges from 26.4 °C in January to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Caye Caulker in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Caye Caulker?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Caye Caulker?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is October with 248 mm. The driest month is April with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Caye Caulker get?
Caye Caulker gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Caye Caulker in?
Caye Caulker is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Caye Caulker?
A nonstop flight from London to Caye Caulker takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,310 km.
When is hurricane season in Caye Caulker?
Caye Caulker 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 Caye Caulker?
Caye Caulker has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 73, summer holidays 70, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 73.