When to go · Belize
Belize in November
Mixed month. Rains ease; Garifuna Settlement Day (19 Nov) in Dangriga and Hopkins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Belize
- Prices
- Medium
- Belize
Verdict
Rains ease; Garifuna Settlement Day (19 Nov) in Dangriga and Hopkins.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- Cayes and coast · Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Hopkinsrainy
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, Caracolfine
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, Cockscombrainy
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 Ignacio28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 13 rain days
- Ambergris Caye29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 4 rain days
- Belize City28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 6 rain days
- Belmopan29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days
- Caye Caulker29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
- Corozal Town29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 6 rain days
- Crooked Tree30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
- Dangriga29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
- Hopkins28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
- Lamanai29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
- Orange Walk Town29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
- Placencia31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain days
- Punta Gorda29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
- San Antonio29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain days
- Seine Bight29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
- St. George's Caye29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
- Tobacco Caye29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
- Xunantunich29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 6 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Garifuna Settlement Day
19 Nov
Re-enactments, drumming in Dangriga and Hopkins.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Belize
- Medium
- Prices · Belize
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Belize, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 1
Jan: 2
November: Rains ease; Garifuna Settlement Day (19 Nov) in Dangriga and Hopkins.
January: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.
Belize: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)
Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)
Best months: Nov–Apr (less rain, cooler temperatures)
Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, good birding conditions)
Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)
Best months: Nov–Apr