Best time to visit Belize
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The country’s climate is subtropical, with temperatures warm throughout the year, generally 20–27°C from January to May (the dry season) and 22–32°C from June to December (the wet season). The best time to visit Belize is usually between January and March, when it’s not (quite) as hot or humid. That said, these months are also Belize’s peak tourist season, and prices tend to be higher.
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Festivals and Holidays in Belize
Belize’s calendar is full of festivals, ranging from the local to the national. The calendar below only includes a few highlights – you’ll find plenty of entertainment at any given time.
February
Carnaval is celebrated with dancing, parades, costumes and drinking.
March
Celebrations throughout the country in honour of Baron Bliss Day (March 9); La Ruta Maya River Challenge in San Ignacio.
April
Fiesta in San José Succotz honouring the village’s patron saint.
May
Cashew Festival in Crooked Tree; Toledo Cacao-Fest in Punta Gorda; Coconut Festival in Caye Caulker; National Agriculture and Trade Show in Belmopan.
June
Caye Caulker Lobster Festival; three-day Día de San Pedro festival in San Pedro; Placencia Lobster Festival.
July
Belize international film festival in Belize City.
August
Week-long Deer Dance Festival in San Antonio; Costa Maya festival in San Pedro.
September
Celebrations commemorating St George’s Caye Day and Independence Day.
November
Garífuna Settlement Day (Nov 19).
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written by
Andy Turner
updated 5/14/2021
