Climate of Cayo, Belize
Area-weighted average across Cayo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Cayo, a subdivision of Belize, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in May, with rainfall from 49 mm / 1.9 in to 304 mm / 12 in depending on the season (2018 mm / 79.4 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2°C70.2°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| February | 22.1°C71.8°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 23.4°C74.1°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 25.1°C77.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 273 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.3°C75.7°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.5°C72.5°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 21.7°C71.1°F | 153 mm6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cayo?
Cayo, Belize does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is April at 49 mm / 1.9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Cayo?
Cayo, Belize has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.2°C / 70.2°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2018 mm / 79.4 in, with the wettest month being July (304 mm / 12 in) and the driest April (49 mm / 1.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Cayo?
The hottest month in Cayo is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Cayo?
The coldest month in Cayo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.2°C / 70.2°F.
When does it rain most in Cayo?
The wettest month in Cayo is July, averaging about 304 mm / 12 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 49 mm / 1.9 in.