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Weather
Climate
Belize's
climate is temperate and marked by two distinct seasons,
the rainy and dry. There is a notable transition from
the one to the next. Rainfall during the rainy season
occurs between June and November with rainfall averages
ranging between 60 inches (1524mm) in the north to 160
inches (4064mm) in the south. Except for the southern
regions, the rainfall is variable from year to year.
Average temperatures range from 81°F/ 27°C along
the coast to 69°F/21°C in the hills. The coldest
month is January and the warmest temperatures are experienced
in May.
Current Weather
Mainland - Belize City
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Belize
At A Glance
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Language:
English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib),
Creole
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Capital: Belmopan
Size: 22,966 sq km, coastline - 386 km
Population: 250,000
Location: Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Two hours
from Miami or Houston. Bordered by Mexico to the north
and Guatemala to the West and south.
Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season
(May to November); dry season (February to May). Temperatures:
Summer: 70° - 85° F/approx. Winter 70° - 80°
F/approx.
Time: US Central Standard Time, year-round.
Electricity: 110 volts AC
Currency: Belizean dollar
Driving: International driver's license accepted
up to 90 days
Rentals: Local and international auto rental companies
located throughout Belize.
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