Planning Your Trip to Belize

As Belize is a small country it is possible to visit two or three regions in one holiday. A popular holiday is to combine reef and rainforest where you spend several days at a jungle lodge and then transfer to the coast for a few days relaxation or diving/snorkelling on the coral reef.

When To Go

Holidays to Belize occur all year round. The high season is between December and April with peak season around Christmas and Easter. May to August is the start of the rainy season and are quieter months, this can be a good time to visit as hotel rates are lower and some hotels offer specials throughout the summer months. Officially the hurricane season is from June to November but historically hurricanes have tended to occur between the months of September and October, although infrequently.

Climate

Belize has subtropical temperatures that range between 26°C and 29°C. The dry season is between January and May although rain can occur any time. April is on average the driest month and May one of the hottest. The rainy season is from June to November. The summer months tend to be hot and when it rains it tends to fall in short, refreshing bursts, mainly in the afternoon and early morning. Rainfall increases significantly from north of country(60 inches) to the south (170 inches) and tends to be at its heaviest during the months of September and October.

As Belize has many diverse landscapes from mountains and rainforests to coastal lowlands, the climate can vary by region for each month of the year. Contact us to recommend the ideal time for you to visit depending on activities and interests at info@naturallybelize.co.uk

Eating and Drinking

The main dish in Belize is rice and beans, often with stew chicken, stew beef or fish. Fresh seafood is readily available at the coast. There are seasons for lobster and conch due to overfishing of both. Lobster is available between July and January, and conch season is between September and July.

A delicious dish is ceviche which is uncooked seafood marinated in lime juice with onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices. Most restaurants and hotels serve continental food. The main beer in Belize is Belikin beer and be sure to try the Belizean cocktail favourite, the rum based PantyRipper