The climate in Belize overall can be described as sub-tropical, it can often be quite humid, particularly around coastal regions. However, it is not an oppressive kind of humidity as the annual humidity percentage of 83% is masked by the cool sea breezes. The temperatures in Belize range from 50 to 95°F, with the average annual temperature being 79 degrees.

The amount of rainy days can also vary from one place to the next; the Cayo District has 125 rainy days on average, while Belize District averages about 171 days of rain. The rainfall in the Stann Creek District can amount to 183 days and those local to Punta Gorda experience over 200 rainy days per annum. These rainy days however, are not significant as they are usually only early morning showers called 'night rain' by local residents. These 'night rains' come about from air moving down from the mountains cooling the air along the coast, resulting in a light rain.

To holiday makers and local farmers the seasonal march of weather patterns in Belize are of considerable interest. This is because once the pattern begins; the weather conditions that follow are usually rather predictable.

January is normally when the Northwest trade winds are established and in the Toledo District the days are normally free from rain, except for a small coastal strip. The rainfall levels on the Maya Mountains is only about 9 or 10 inches and almost all of the northern side of the country receives less than 3 inches of rain annually.

In February the dry Easterly trade winds blow steadily and the 'night rain' along the coastal regions is gentle. In March Toledo experiences its first dry month of the year, averaging only about 4" of rain. April brings the rains caused by the heating of the land; huge thunderstorms begin to build over the Maya Mountains. By this time the Easterly winds are losing their force and thunderstorms make their way to the coast. With most of the lightening hitting deep within the Maya Mountains in the afternoons, beautiful displays are created, that are most enjoyable to watch.

During the month of May every part of the country can expect at least 2" of rainfall. In June and July Toledo will experience rises of up to 24" of rain, while in the rest of the country rainfall remains consistent.

The South-easterly rains die away in August and the overall rainfall throughout the country drops to around 2", while September is the month of lighter winds. In October the cold air form the North meets the tropical air over Belize causing rainfall and heavy Northern winds. The month of November sees the Northerly winds at their strongest and coldest and in December, the dry season should arrive.