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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 53/100

Belize City in December

Fair · 53/100Beach 75/100
High / low28° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation158 mm22 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
17.50° N, 88.20° WElevation 6 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goBelize City · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53December
Best timeFeb–Apr
December: high / low28° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Belize City averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 158 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Belize City. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 17:21 local time, giving 11 h 05 min of daylight. Days shorten by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%67%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Belize's best in December

Where to go in December
Punta Gorda
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Punta Gorda

Toledo District
26°Dec high
24wet days
59score
Punta Gorda
Belmopan
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Belmopan

Cayo District
28°Dec high
21wet days
50score
Belmopan
San Ignacio
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San Ignacio

Cayo District
29°Dec high
21wet days
47score
San Ignacio
·Questions

Belize City in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Belize City?

December scores 53/100 for Belize City, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Belize City in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 22°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Belize City in December?

Belize City receives about 158 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 22 days.

Can you swim in Belize City in December?

The sea averages 27°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.