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Published: 23-06-2022
Blessed with lush rainforests and pristine beaches, Belize is a hidden gem of Central America, perfectly situated on the Caribbean Sea. This tropical paradise remains relatively undiscovered however, has plenty to offer for the intrepid traveler, from unparalleled water sports to unique endemic and non-endemic animal species, but when is the best time to visit this incredible country to discover its numerous charms? The best time to visit Belize if you are flexible with your dates is probably during the months of April and May. The tourists have left and the summer rains have yet to settle in, here are few factors to bear in mind.
Toucans In Belize
The weather in Belize
Due to its tropical location, the weather in Belize remains warm year-round, however there is usually a chance of tropical rain throughout the year. The country´s climate is primarily split between two seasons: wet and dry. The average monthly rainfall is heavier in spring and Autumn, as the wet season begins in June and ends in November.
Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the most active period for tropical storms starting in late August, after a momentary pause in the country’s rainfall, called the “Little Dry” season. February through April are the driest months of the year, though it’s important to note that even during the rainy season, it is improbable for storms to occupy the entire day. Usually, these showers will pass quickly in the afternoons or early evening, leaving you free to go about your activities, and enjoy some stunning sunsets.
Spectacular Sunset
Peak Tourist Season in Belize
combines the rugged natural beauty of the jungles of Central America with the pristine coastline of the Caribbean islands. Yet, unlike its neighbors to the north in Mexico and the Caribbean Islands towards to east, Belize is not yet on the travelers list of places to visit. Though many regions of the country remain fabulously untouched, such as the Maya mountains, the Cayo jungle, and numerous off-shore cayes, destinations such as San Pedro are becoming increasingly more -visited to escape the cold, winter months, back home.
The peak season arrives in November, starting with Thanksgiving, and ends in mid-April, after the last of the party-goers, head back home after enjoying the spring break. The heaviest rush of visitors descends upon its tropical soil from mid-December to mid-January. During this time, travel costs including hotel rates, airline tickets, regional activities, increase due to the higher demand.
Prices return to normal in early spring and the temperatures are compliant still. Apart from the often-fleeting afternoon shower, the weather remains warm and sunny in Belize all- year-round.
Busy Belize Beaches
Key Holidays & Festivals in Belize
Steeped in Mayan history and hoe to many of its ancient ruins, Belize is a treasure-trove of heritage sites and annual festivals that showcase the nation’s fascinating culture and heritage. This cultural heritage is not just limited to the Mayans, Belize boasts a diverse array of national cultures within its borders, including the Garifuna tribe, who arrived in Belize in the early 1800s. Garifuna Settlement Day, on Nov. 19, is a public holiday and the Garifuna Music Festival: (which occurs the weekend beforehand, celebrates the distinct tradition of song and dance, as well as delicious food. Another important public holiday is the Belize Independence Day, on Sept. 21, when there are flag-raising ceremonies and street parades. Additional annual festivities include the Holiday Boat Parade in San Pedro, and Belize Lobsterfest, a scrumptious seafood tradition that takes place in June and July every summer.
Garifuna Music Festival
Geographic Diversity in Belize
Belize boasts a fantastically diverse ecosystem, from the famous Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest in the world, to its old-growth rainforests, and tropical jungles, a native homeland for jaguars. Since the country is relatively small, there isn’t a tremendous variance in the monthly climate for each region. The hottest average temperatures are found inland, where the land’s atmosphere isn’t cooled by the breeze rolling off the Caribbean Sea.
The average annual maximum temperature in the Cayo District is 88 F /31 °C, and the lowest is 69 F /21 °C). As for the coastal area, the average annual high is slightly lower at 86 F /30 ° C, with a low of 73 F (23 °C. These changes in latitude don’t necessarily signify changes in attitude, however, as the warmth of the nation’s climate and the kindness of its people ensures travellers will have a warm welcome wherever and whenever they visit!
Belize Barrier Reef
