AI-generatedPlacencia at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – May
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,980 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Placencia
Placencia 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 29 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Placencia is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Placencia
The best time to visit Placencia is from November to May. The sea reaches 30.1 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is June with 268 mm.
Placencia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Placencia in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 127 rainy days in all
Placencia in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 137 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Placencia for you.
Your best months: December – February
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: November – May
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 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4517:33
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 17:04–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:32 · evening 17:46–17:55
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 Placencia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Placencia in October?
In October, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 255 mm. On about 28 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 Placencia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:45 – 17:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %89 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- 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 Placencia
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 Placencia: score 78 against 65. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 255 mm | 61 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Placencia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January29° · Sea 27° · 5.7 h
In January, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in January76February30° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In February, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in February78March31° · Sea 27° · 7.7 h
In March, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in March75April33° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In April, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 50 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in April63May33° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h
In May, Placencia is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 131 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 Placencia.
Placencia in May60June33° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In June, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 268 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in June64July32° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In July, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °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 29 days, totalling 264 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in July64August33° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In August, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 241 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in August62September33° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In September, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °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 28 days, totalling 242 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in September65October32° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In October, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 255 mm. On about 28 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 Placencia.
Placencia in October69November30° · Sea 28° · 5.6 h
In November, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 192 mm. On about 17 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 Placencia.
Placencia in November69December30° · Sea 27° · 5.6 h
In December, Placencia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 118 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Placencia.
Placencia in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Placencia
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 (25°). 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 347 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 | 69 | 29° | 21° | 26.6° | 5.7 h | 20 | 99 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 30° | 21° | 26.7° | 7.2 h | 17 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 31° | 22° | 27.3° | 7.7 h | 15 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 33° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.3 h | 14 | 50 |
| MayMay | 63 | 33° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.5 h | 20 | 131 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 33° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.9 h | 27 | 268 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.2 h | 29 | 264 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 33° | 25° | 29.8° | 6.9 h | 29 | 241 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 33° | 25° | 30.1° | 6.2 h | 28 | 242 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 32° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.8 h | 24 | 255 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 30° | 22° | 28.2° | 5.6 h | 21 | 192 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 30° | 21° | 27.2° | 5.6 h | 21 | 118 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Placencia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Placencia ranges from 26.6 °C in January to 30.1 °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 29.6 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.3° | 26.7° | 28.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.2° | 27.8° | 28.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.1° | 29.6° | 30.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Placencia
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 5.8 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Placencia, 49 % 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.
Rain
Rain in Placencia: 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, Placencia has about 24 rainy days with 255 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Placencia
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Placencia
How breezy and how cloudy Placencia 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 Placencia typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Placencia: mostly cloudy, with about 5.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Placencia
How often the day gets hot in Placencia (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, Placencia has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Placencia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Placencia 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.
Placencia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,440 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
Placencia 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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Placencia compared
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Placencia vs Livingston
In October the holiday weather in Placencia and Livingston is about equally good (score 65 vs 69). During the day Livingston is 1 °C cooler than Placencia. The sea in Livingston is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Placencia | Livingston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 26 |
| Best time | Nov – May | Dec – May |
Through the year
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In October, Placencia ranks 4 of 5 destinations in this country.
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- 2Caye Caulker31°29°71
- 3San Pedro Town31°29°71
- 4PlacenciaThis page32°29°65
- 5Belmopan31°31
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Frequently asked questions about Placencia
When is the best time to visit Placencia?
The best time to visit Placencia is from November to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Placencia?
The sea temperature in Placencia ranges from 26.6 °C in January to 30.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Placencia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Placencia?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Placencia?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is June with 268 mm. The driest month is April with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Placencia get?
Placencia gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in November there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Placencia in?
Placencia is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Placencia?
A nonstop flight from London to Placencia takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,440 km.
When is hurricane season in Placencia?
Placencia 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 Placencia?
Placencia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 62, summer holidays 64, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 69.