Placencia: When to Go

The best time to visit is December to May when it's mostly dry. In southern Belize, the wet season (June to November) has two to three times more rain then the rest of Belize. The wet season is also hurricane season.

Hoardes of tourists are out over the Christmas and Easter period. Book ahead during these periods as popular hotels fill quickly. Prices during super-busy times often skyrocket, so watch out!

Belizeans love to celebrate. Parties, music and dancing are commonplace during religious festivities and festivals. Don't miss Placencia's Lobsterfest - it's in the last week of June.

Weather

Like the rest of southern Belize, Placencia is hot and humid year-round. During the cooler months (December to March), average lows drop to 18°C (64°F) while average highs hover around 29°C (84°F). In the warmer months (May to September) temperatures range between 22-31°C (72-88°F). If you're here during the wet season (June to November) expect flooding and landslides - rainfall is torrential. This is also the hurricane season. You might want to keep your umbrella out for the dry season (January to April) as well. The raindrops are certainly smaller, but they still fall.

Temperature (average ° C)

Rainfall (average mm)