Climate
There are great seasonal variations in rainfall. April and May are the driest months in a dry season that runs from November to May. In June and July heavy showers are to be expected. Hurricanes threaten between August and November but are very few and far between. Temperatures are high all year around, often exceeding 30oC, although slightly cooler between November and March.
Below are two graphs, one shows average 24-hour temperature for Belize City and London, and the other shows average rainfall for Belize City, San Ignacio (in the central highlands), Ambergris Caye (Caribbean coast) and London for comparison.
Average 24-hour Temperature (in oC)
Average Rainfall (in mm)
Currency
The local currency is the Belizean dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar such that BZ$ 2 = US$ 1. Current US dollar exchange rates are available via Google currency conversion or the OANDA currency converter. It’s not advisable to try to acquire Latin American currency before travelling, if a currency is available in high street banks or exchange outlets the exchange rate is usually very poor. You can change US dollar cash or travellers checks locally and obtain cash advances via ATMs in most towns and cities. We’d advise that you tell your bank you intend to use your card abroad before you set off.
Visas
British citizens can find up-to-date information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. Citizens of other countries should consult their embassy before travel.
Vaccinations
We recommend that you always check with your own travel clinic or health professional before you travel, for advice specific to your requirements. The NHS Fit For Travel website contains for up-to-date health advice and lists the common vaccinations for travellers to Belize.
Flights
There are currently no direct flights to Belize, you have to overnight in the USA or (we recommend) fly into Guatemala.