Belize Cruising Conditions

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General conditions
Belize is subtropical, with a mean annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter storms may bring the temperature down to the low ’60s (16 to 18°C); it can reach the mid-90s (around 35°C) on the mainland at the height of summer. Trade winds blow along the coast and on the cayes most of the year, keeping temperatures pleasant even in the hottest months, except for a few weeks, generally around mid-August to mid-September. The dry season generally lasts from December to May; the rainy season is typically June to November. Hurricanes occur occasionally; they are most likely to hit in August and September. Rainfall is heaviest in the south and the jungle areas, lightest in the north and on the Cayes. Water temperature averages between 79°F to 83°F (26°C to 28°C).

Waves inside the barrier reef are minimal but the breeze is fresh creating superb sailing conditions. Outside the barrier reef in the blue water Turneffe Islands and Glover's atolls are each a half day's sail away and Lighthouse Reef can be reached in another half day sail.

Immediate weather conditions can be found at https://www.weather.com.

Historical weather (averages by month):

Month	°F Max	°F Min	°C Max	°C Min	Avg Precip (in)	Avg Precip (mm)	Avg Water Temp (°F)	Avg Water Temp (°C)	Ave Wind Speed (knots)
January	81	67	27	19	12	204	77	25	NE 15-20
February	86	69	30	21	6	152	77	25	E 15-20
March	84	71	29	22	4	102	78	26	E 15-20
April	86	74	30	23	5	127	80	27	E 15-20
May	87	75	31	24	7	178	82	28	SE 15-20
June	87	75	31	24	13	330	83	28	SE 15-20
July	87	75	31	24	15	381	84	29	SE 15-20
August	88	75	32	24	14	355	85	29	SE 15-20
September	87	74	31	23	15	381	84	29	SE 15-20
October	86	72	30	22	16	406	83	28	SE 15-20
November	83	68	28	20	12	305	82	28	NE 15-20
December	81	68	27	20	14	355	80	27	NE 15-20

Tides
The tidal range is very small: 30 cm to 60 cm (one to two feet) including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds.

Weather forecast
The base provides a weather forecast for the first day and will provide a listing of stations that broadcast weather.