Belize
Belize in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Belize in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Belize in December?
- Orange Walk is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in December; Punta Gorda is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Belize in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at San Pedro Town (27°C (81°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Orange Walk
Coolest
27°
Punta Gorda
Driest
68 mm
Corozal
Warmest sea
27°
San Pedro Town
Across Belize, December highs run from 27°C (81°F) (Punta Gorda) to 29°C (84°F) (Orange Walk). On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Corozal, Belize City, and San Pedro Town.
Best places in Belize in December
85 
Corozal
Corozal · Belize
29° / 19° 68 mm Dec
75
Belize City
Belize District · Belize
28° / 20° 150 mm Dec
81
San Pedro Town
Belize District · Belize
28° / 21° 109 mm Dec
74
Punta Gorda
Toledo District · Belize
27° / 19° 184 mm Dec
66
Belmopan
Cayo District · Belize
28° / 18° 144 mm Dec
65
San Ignacio
Cayo District · Belize
29° / 19° 142 mm Dec
73
Dangriga Town, Dangriga
Southern District · Belize
28° / 20° 172 mm Dec
71
Orange Walk
Orange Walk · Belize
29° / 18° 88 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corozal | 29° | 19° | 68 mm | — | 85 |
| Copper Bank | 29° | 19° | 74 mm | — | 85 |
| Sarteneja | 28° | 20° | 89 mm | 27° | 83 |
| San Pedro Town | 28° | 21° | 109 mm | 27° | 81 |
| Caye Caulker | 29° | 22° | 128 mm | — | 76 |
| Belize City | 28° | 20° | 150 mm | — | 75 |
| Punta Gorda | 27° | 19° | 184 mm | — | 74 |
| Placencia | 28° | 20° | 171 mm | — | 73 |
| Hopkins | 28° | 20° | 165 mm | — | 73 |
| Dangriga Town, Dangriga | 28° | 20° | 172 mm | — | 73 |
| Orange Walk | 29° | 18° | 88 mm | — | 71 |
| San Pedro Columbia | 28° | 19° | 154 mm | — | 69 |
| Bullet Tree Falls | 28° | 19° | 134 mm | — | 67 |
| Belmopan | 28° | 18° | 144 mm | — | 66 |
| Benque Viejo el Carmen | 28° | 18° | 138 mm | — | 66 |
| San Ignacio | 29° | 19° | 142 mm | — | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Belize in December?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Punta Gorda to 29° in Orange Walk.
Can you swim in Belize in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around San Pedro Town at about 27°.