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The dry season begins, with calmer seas and the last month of lobster season
Yes. February is high season in Belize and the start of the dry season, with highs in the mid 80s°F, no hurricane risk and beaches that are usually free of sargassum. The airport station gets less than half of January's rain. Cold fronts can still bring a windy, showery day or two, but they matter less than in January, and the sea is calmer on most days. There is no Christmas or New Year peak, but demand stays steady all month, so book rooms and the ATM Cave ahead.
Reviewed by RowanBorn in Belize, lives near San IgnacioLast reviewed November 13, 2026
Climate figures are the National Meteorological Service's 1991 to 2020 averages for five stations.
At a glance
Weather
Warm days and mild nights at every weather station in Belize. The coast has the warmest nights.
Rain
Average for February at the international airport station. The north is drier and the far south is wetter.
Storms
The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30. The weather to watch in February is the odd cold front.
Crowds and prices
No holiday peak, but demand holds all month. Valentine's week is popular with couples.
Events
Carnaval runs in the days before Lent. There are no public holidays in Belize in February.
Sargassum
There is usually very little seaweed. December through March is the clearest stretch for the beaches.
Source: Belize National Meteorological Service, 1991 to 2020 averages.
Weather
February is the start of the dry season. Average highs run from 84°F (29°C) on the coast to 87°F (31°C) in the north. Nights drop to about 69 to 71°F (21 to 22°C) on the coast and around Placencia, and 65 to 68°F (18 to 20°C) inland, in the north and in the far south.
Cold fronts, which Belizeans call northers, still come through between November and February, but they matter less in February than in January. A front brings a day or two of wind, showers and cooler air, and it can cancel a boat trip, so keep a spare day in your island stay.
The airport station averages 6 rain days and 65 mm of rain in February, against 10 days and 141 mm in January, which is less than half. The north around Orange Walk is the driest part of the country, with about 35 mm for the month, and the far south around Punta Gorda is the wettest, with about 95 mm. March and April are drier still.
| Region | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (Orange Walk) | Average high87°F (31°C) | Average low65°F (18°C) | Rainfall35 mm (1.4 in) | Rain days4 days |
| Coast and Belize City | Average high84°F (29°C) | Average low71°F (22°C) | Rainfall65 mm (2.5 in) | Rain days6 days |
| Cayo (San Ignacio, Belmopan) | Average high86°F (30°C) | Average low66°F (19°C) | Rainfall52 mm (2.0 in) | Rain days5 days |
| Placencia area | Average high86°F (30°C) | Average low69°F (21°C) | Rainfall74 mm (2.9 in) | Rain days8 days |
| Far south (Punta Gorda) | Average high85°F (30°C) | Average low68°F (20°C) | Rainfall95 mm (3.7 in) | Rain days8 days |
Source: Belize National Meteorological Service, 1991 to 2020 averages.
Things to do
The water is calmer on most days than in January, which makes February a safer choice for snorkel and dive days. Book your Hol Chan or Caye Caulker trip early in your island stay, so a front does not cost you the day.
San Pedro snorkelingThe long open-water crossing is the trip most affected by wind. Calmer seas on most February days make it a safer month to go than January.
Great Blue Hole guideThe cave can close for a day after heavy rain. Drier weather makes that less likely than in January, but it is still high season, so book ahead.
ATM Cave guideCarnaval runs in the days before Lent. In 2027 Ash Wednesday is February 10, so Carnaval falls in the days just before it. Confirm the dates and programme with the San Pedro Town Council.
Ambergris Caye guideDecember to April is the best birding of the year in Belize, and February falls in the middle of it.
Lobster season runs July 1 to February 28, so February is the last month to find it fresh on menus until July.
Lobster seasonThe best-reviewed inland and reef days on Viator. February is high season, so the ATM Cave and small-group reef trips fill first.
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Actun Tunichil Muknal is a mysterious and beautiful portal to the ancient Maya and their traditions, ceremonies and spirituality. This cave system served as a ceremonial site where the Maya performed sacrifices and other ceremonies as they dealt with extreme and harsh conditions in times of drought. Explore this lush area surrounded by beautiful jungles, and the cave entrance is traversed by swimming across a crystal clear spring fed pool. Spend 3 hours in the cave after hiking in through the rain forest. Here you will see stunning artifacts, altars and the crystallized skeletons of the sacrificed girl, The Crystal Maiden.
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We love the natural beauty our country has to offer and want to share it in a fun-filled sustainable way. We'll take you to explore 7 epic snorkel stops; turtles, manatees, a ship wreck, sharks and rays, pristine corals at Hol Chan, the coral gardens and two sight seeing sights around Caye Caulker. After this tour you'll check so many things off of your bucket list and you'll learn so much about the Caribbean sea and we take Free GoPro photos/videos for you. Group size per boat is usually 4-10 people the most. We do not use single-use plastics on board our boats, we do not touch or feed the marine life and we hire experienced, energetic guides to bring you the best experience there is to offer. We also give back a percentage of our profits to the local community at the end of the year to support a number of community projects. ***This tour is not for cruise ship passengers, we do not meet in Belize City which makes this tour not compatible with the cruise ship time frame.***
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Adventure through Belize on this tour of the Maya Ruins in the ancient city of Caracol. This guided tour explores jungle archaeological sites including pyramid temples, plazas and monuments. Journey to the Mountain Pine Ridge with stops at Rio On Pools and Rio Frio Cave for a refreshing swim in the crystal waters. Enjoy a homemade Belizean style picnic lunch with soft drinks and rum punch. This tour includes guide, entrance fees, lunch with drinks and round-trip transportation.
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1st stop: starts with Xunantunich. Explore & climb maya structures, El Castillo and rest of the Maya site followed by Approx 1.25hr drive to cave tubing park 2nd stop: Nohoch Che'en aka'Jaguar Paw, where you will enjoy lunch before cave tubing. You will hike approx 25 mins to the starting point, cave tubing through the crystalline water of this underground system, enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure. NB: if this park is closed due to flooding, not too worry the second cave tubing park option will be available for this tour to take place (unless severe rain storms affects this park too) MUST tell us if vegan, vegetarian, gluten free meal is preferred Shared tours at times can be only 2 of you, or up to 8ppl per guide all depending on tourism season Things to BRING: full change of clothes, favourite snack(s), cash for souvenirs, medication needed for during tour time
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Cave tubing is not just a Tour it's an ADVENTURE of a life time which encompasses The Belize River, Rainforest and Caves, with UNBELIZEABLE Fun!
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Snorkeling and Sailing to Caye Caulker with stops at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark & Ray Alley. We do a guided snorkel of the Marine Reserve Hol Chan and then snorkeling at Shark & Ray Alley. We leave a little later than most Tour Operators at 10:00 am vs 8:00 am and return later as well, to include the sun setting, where others have you back before or around 4:00 we get back about 6:00 pm. The Crew will walk Guests around the Village in Caye Caulker, go to feed the Tarpon or see the Seahorses and check out The Split. We typically see dolphins along the way!
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San Pedro's Carnaval runs in the days before Lent. In 2027 Ash Wednesday is February 10, so Carnaval falls in the days just before it. Dates and the programme are set locally, so confirm them with the San Pedro Town Council before you plan around them. There are no public holidays in Belize in February, so banks and government offices keep their usual hours all month.
Ambergris Caye guide Water taxi schedulesFebruary has no Christmas or New Year peak, but it is high season and demand stays steady all month. Book rooms and the ATM Cave ahead rather than leaving them until you arrive. Valentine's week is popular with couples, so book earlier if your dates fall that week.
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Yes. February is the start of the dry season, with warm days, no hurricane risk, calmer seas on most days and beaches that are usually free of sargassum. It is also the last month of lobster season. The trade-off is high-season demand, so book rooms and the ATM Cave ahead.
Warm and mostly dry, with highs of about 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C). The international airport station averages 6 rain days and about 65 mm of rain in February, according to the National Meteorological Service's 1991 to 2020 averages. A cold front can still bring a day or two of wind and showers.
Average highs are about 84 to 87°F (29 to 31°C) across the country. Average lows are about 69 to 71°F (21 to 22°C) on the coast and around Placencia, and 65 to 68°F (18 to 20°C) inland, in the north and in the far south.
No. The airport station averages 6 rain days in February, against 10 in January and 4 in March, and gets less than half of January's rain. The north around Orange Walk is the driest part of the country, with about 35 mm for the month, and the far south around Punta Gorda is the wettest, with about 95 mm.
Yes. The water is calmer on most days than in January, which suits swimming, snorkeling and diving. The exception is a cold-front day, when wind makes the sea choppy and boat trips can be cancelled.
Summer clothes and a swimsuit for the day, a light sweater or long sleeves for cooler evenings and boat rides, a light rain jacket for the odd cold front, closed shoes for ruins and trails, plus reef-safe sunscreen and insect repellent.
It is high season. There is no Christmas or New Year peak, but demand stays steady all month, and Valentine's week is popular with couples. Book popular hotels and the ATM Cave ahead.
March is drier still: the airport station averages 4 rain days and about 41 mm in March, against 6 days and 65 mm in February. Whale shark season in Placencia starts in March, so pick March if that is the goal. February is the last month of lobster season, which closes on February 28.
Usually very little. December through March is the clearest stretch of the year for the beaches on San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia and Hopkins.
No. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, so February falls outside it.
Carnaval runs in the days before Lent. In 2027 Ash Wednesday is February 10, so Carnaval falls in the days just before it. Confirm the dates and programme with the San Pedro Town Council.
Yes, until the end of the month. Lobster season runs July 1 to February 28, so February is the last month for fresh lobster until July.
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