Belize in December

Dry season starts; Christmas peak on the cayes.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.
• FebruaryGreatDry and breezy; lobster season closes mid-February.
• MarchGreatDry, clear water; spring break on Ambergris Caye.
• AprilGreatHot and dry; Easter crowds; best visibility for the Blue Hole.

• Cayes and coast · Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Hopkinsfine

  Trade winds keep the cayes bearable; cold fronts (northers) can bring grey days Dec–Feb. Storm risk Jun–Nov, peak Sep–Oct.

• Cayo and the west · San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caracolbest weather

  Hot and humid; April–May reach 35 °C (95 °F); the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.Hot and humid; April–May reach 95 °F (35 °C); the ATM cave closes after heavy rain.

• South · Toledo, Punta Gorda, Cockscombfine

  The wettest part of the country, with up to 4,000 mm of rain a year.

• Northern Belize: Northern Belize · Orange Walk & Corozal districtsdry

  Dry season Dec‑May, temperatures 24‑30 °C (86 °F); wet season Jun‑Nov with afternoon showers.Dry season Dec‑May, temperatures 24‑86 °F (30 °C); wet season Jun‑Nov with afternoon showers.

• San Ignacio27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 11 rain days
• Ambergris Caye28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Belize City27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days
• Belmopan28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
• Caye Caulker28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain days
• Corozal Town27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days
• Crooked Tree30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Dangriga27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
• Hopkins27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days
• Lamanai27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Orange Walk Town27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 3 rain days
• Placencia30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
• Punta Gorda27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 3 rain days
• San Antonio28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain days
• Seine Bight28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain days
• St. George's Caye28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
• Tobacco Caye28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain days
• Xunantunich27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and Boxing Day

  25–26 Dec

  Holiday peak.

Crowds · Belize

High

Prices · Belize

High

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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Belize, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Cayo and the west

  Best weather of the year (San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caracol)

• San Ignacio

  Dry returns; Christmas prices.

• Belize City

  Best months: Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)

• Belmopan

  Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

• Corozal Town

  Best months: Nov–Apr (less rain, cooler temperatures)

• Crooked Tree

  Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions)

• Dangriga

  Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

• Lamanai

  Best months: Dec–May

• Orange Walk Town

  Best months: Dec–May (dry season)

• Placencia

  Best months: Mar–Jun (whale sharks) and Dec–May (dry, cooler)

• Punta Gorda

  Best months: Nov–Apr

• San Antonio

  Best months: Dec–May (drier roads and trails)