What is the climate like in Belize?
Belize is subtropical, with a mean annual temperature of 80 degrees F. Winter storms may bring the temperature down to the low 60’s but it can also reach the mid-90’s on the mainland during the hottest part of summer. 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. Hurricanes occasionally occur between 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). Water temperature averages between 79 and 83 degrees F. Note: Some adventures, such as cave tubing or other caving and jungle expeditions can be effected by either too much or too little rainfall. These adventures usually indicate this as part of their descriptions.
