Belize

Belize's Topography

Located at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula in Central America, Belize borders Mexico and Guatemala, with the Caribbean Sea to the east. Off the coast are numerous small islands that straddle a coral reef second only in size to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. The coastal strip - crossed by many rivers - is low and swampy, with mangroves, salt and freshwater lagoons, and sandy beaches. To the south and west is the forested Maya mountain range, with the Cockscomb range to the east and the Mountain Pine Ridge in the west.

Belize's weather year around

Temperatures are warm year-round in Belize, with slightly chillier evenings. During the rainy summer season, showers are usually brief and are followed by sunshine. Hurricane season lasts from late August to early November, though strikes are rare and then only last an average of two days, with plenty of advance notice to prepare.

Spring 75°F - 85°F.

Summer 80°F - 90°F.

Fall 75°F - 85°F.

Winter 65°F - 80°F.