December weather forecast
Belize

December marks the official start of the dry season in Belize. During this month, temperatures average between a low of 20°C (68°F) at night and a high of 28°C (82.4°F) during the day, offering a cooler climate compared to the preceding months. Belize still enjoys approximately nine hours of daylight each day, and with reduced rainfall, outdoor activities become increasingly accessible.

The northern trade winds strengthen their influence during December, reducing the high humidity levels and providing a pleasant sea breeze in coastal regions like Belize City and San Pedro. This shift in winds signifies a full transition to the dry season, moving away from the tropical monsoon climate experienced in the wet season.

In terms of rainfall, December sees further reduction in precipitation, averaging 81mm (3.19") across the country, which is almost half of the rainfall received in November. The distribution of rainfall becomes increasingly uneven, with the northern and coastal regions being drier compared to the southern and inland regions, including cities like Dangriga and Punta Gorda.

When compared to January, the subsequent month, December is slightly cooler and receives less rainfall. With the dry season's onset, outdoor activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and exploring the Mayan ruins become more enjoyable and less restricted by weather conditions. Furthermore, December is a festive month in Belize, with celebrations of Christmas and New Year's Eve offering visitors a glimpse into the country's traditions and cultural celebrations.

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• Belize City - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Belize City are August, September, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%. In Belize City, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 176mm (6.93") of precipitation.
• Belmopan - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Belmopan is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month in Belmopan, Belize.
• Dangriga - December »
  With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dangriga, Belize. In Dangriga, during December, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.
• Corozal - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Corozal, Belize, is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. On the first day of December in Corozal sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:15.
• San Pedro - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in San Pedro with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. In San Pedro, during December, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.
• Placencia - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Placencia is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Placencia, Belize.
• Punta Gorda - December »
  In Punta Gorda, during December, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Punta Gorda, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
• Ladyville - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Ladyville is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. The most humid month in Ladyville is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
• Valley of Peace - December »
  In Valley of Peace during December, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. December is the most humid month in Valley of Peace with an average relative humidity of 88%.
• Hopkins - December »
  In Hopkins, during December, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hopkins.
• Bullet Tree Falls - December »
  In Bullet Tree Falls, Belize, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Bullet Tree Falls, Belize, are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.