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Belize City in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: High; Belize overall
Prices: High; Belize overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBelize month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

Belize CityHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Belize overall: High
Prices · Belize overall: High

Belize overall: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Feb: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Feb: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0

January: Outside the best window (Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings)). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

February: Inside Belize City's best window: Feb–May, Nov–Dec (dry season, cooler evenings).

Belize City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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