Belize Travel Information
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When to Go to Belize
To get the most out of your next adventure it makes sense to consider some of the very local factors that combine to make up what you feel is the best time to travel to a destination. Many of these factors are very personal - some people prefer to travel when the weather is not too hot, or sites too crowded - others prefer to travel when a traditional local event is taking place. Taking into account the dates of public holidays can also make sense as these may have an impact on opening times of attractions, shops and restaurants, or might affect public transport or other services. Conversely public holidays can be a time of great local festivities and celebrations providing a feast of local expressionism and culture.
Climate
Belize's climate is marked by two distinct seasons, the rainy season and the dry season.
The rainy season occurs between June and November with rainfall averages ranging between 60 inches (1,524mm) in the north to 160 inches (4,064mm) in the south.
Average temperatures range from 27°C along the coast to 21°C in the hills. The coldest month is January and the warmest temperatures are in May.
Seasonality
Belize offers travellers sunny, warm weather year round, with a minimum of rain in the north even during the rainy season. However the rainy season also coincides with hurricane season, which occurs from September through to November. In contrast, Belize's dry season is drier, but much hotter and is the best time to visit, between December and April.
The peak tourism season occurs during the dry season and travel is most popular from December through February when areas can become busy.
National Holidays
| Date |
Description |
| 24 May 08 |
Commonwealth Day |
| 10 Sep 08 |
St George's Caye Day |
| 21 Sep 08 |
Independence Day |
| 12 Oct 08 |
Columbus Day |
| 19 Nov 08 |
Garifuna Settlement Day |
| 25 Dec 08 |
Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 08 |
Boxing Day |
| 01 Jan 09 |
New Years Day |
| 09 Mar 09 |
Baron Bliss Day |
| 10 Apr 09 |
Easter - to the 13th April 2009. |
| 01 May 09 |
Labour Day |
National Events
| Event |
Occurs |
Description |
| Dia de San Pedro |
June |
Three-day festival honouring St. Peter, the patron saint of San Pedro. |
| International Sea & Air Festival in San Pedro |
August |
A festival of music, dance, and foods from Belize, Mexico and neighbouring countries. |
| Belikin Spectacular |
October |
Billfish tournament sponsored by the Belize Game Fish Association. |
| Garifuna Settlement Day |
Wed 19 November 2008 |
A national holiday, Garifuna Settlement Day remembers the liberation of African slaves upon their arrival in Belize from St Vincent in 1832. |
