Belize is a popular destination in December for travelers from North America looking for a little sun and relaxation away from the cold winters back home. Rainfall remains relatively high when compared to other parts of the Caribbean during December, as mid winter rains blanket the country. By the end of the month, however, the dry season will have set in, leaving conditions warm and dry.
Typical Weather in December
Temperatures in Belize during December generally vary between an average high during the day of 80.0 degrees and an average low at night of 71.0 degrees
| Monthly Averages | | High | Low | Rainfall
(inches) | No. of Days
with Rain |
| 80.0° F |
71.0° F |
6.7 |
N.A. |
|
On any given day during December in Belize, you can expect early morning temperatures to be around 70.3 degrees.
Temperatures in Belize typically rise during the day, to an average of 80.4 degrees in the early afternoon.
By the early evening hours in December the temperature will generally fall to somewhere in the vicinity of 75.9 degrees.
Temperatures in Belize average around 75.3 degrees during December.
| Early Morning | Late Morning | Early Afternoon | Late Afternoon | Early Evening | Overall |
| 70.3° F |
75.9° F |
80.4° F |
80.3° F |
75.9° F |
75.3° F |
|
Rain
Rain is least likely to occur in Belize during December around 9:00 PM, and it is most likely to occur around 12:00 AM (midnight).
In Belize during December, thunderstorms -- when they occur -- are most likely sometime around 12:00 AM (midnight).
| Percent Frequencies of Hourly Observations | | Hour | Rain
and/or
Drizzle | Thunder-
storms |
| 12:00 AM (midnight) |
15.2 % |
1.7 % |
| 3:00 AM |
13.3 % |
0.6 % |
| 6:00 AM |
13.2 % |
1.6 % |
| 9:00 AM |
10.5 % |
0.4 % |
| 12:00 PM (noon) |
12.3 % |
0 % |
| 3:00 PM |
9.7 % |
0.5 % |
| 6:00 PM |
13.2 % |
0 % |
| 9:00 PM |
8.5 % |
0 % |
| ALL |
11.9 % |
0.5 % |
|
