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Belize Hurricane History

Hurricane Season in Belize stats

Belize Hurricane History: Storms That Shaped a Nation Hurricanes are a part of Belize’s story, shaping not just our coastline but also our communities, our capital city, and even the way we live today. Growing up here, I remember the sound of my grandmother’s radio when warnings were issued, neighbors checking on one another, and […]

Hurricane Preparedness

Caribbean hurricane warning flag system used in Belize and across the region, showing four phases: Preliminary (red flag, 72 hrs), Red I Watch (red flag with black dot, 36 hrs), Red II Warning (two red flags with black dots, 24 hrs), and All Clear (green flag).

Hurricane Preparedness in Belize: Local Safety Tips for Travelers Hurricanes are natural disasters that are part of life in Belize, but they don’t have to ruin your trip. As someone who’s lived through storms and guided visitors during hurricane season, I’ve learned that preparation is everything. This post is not about fear — it’s about […]

Caribbean Hurricane Season

The Caribbean Hurricane Season Hurricanes Are Part of Caribbean Life Hurricanes are more than a natural disaster in the Caribbean — they are part of life for the people of CARICOM and the wider region. The sea ties us together, but these storms test our strength and remind us just how resilient we are. For […]

Atlantic Hurricane Belt

Map of CARICOM countries and the Atlantic hurricane belt showing Belize and the Caribbean region affected by major hurricanes

Caribbean Hurricane Belt and Storm Patterns The Caribbean hurricane belt is part of the wider Atlantic hurricane system that stretches across the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the U.S. East Coast. This region is where some of the world’s most destructive natural disasters form, strengthen, and travel in repeating seasonal patterns. For Belize, […]

Belize Climate

Nurse sharks and jacks swimming near the water surface in Belize, illustrating how marine life is part of the Belize climate and environment

Belize Climate: Seasons, Rainfall, and What Travelers Should Know Belize’s climate is more than just weather — it’s the rhythm of life. It decides when farmers plant corn, when fishermen set traps for lobster, when whale sharks arrive, and when travelers walk the beaches or climb the Maya Mountains. Growing up here, I learned to […]

Temperature in Belize

Children swimming in the Macal River under Hawksworth Bridge in San Ignacio, Belize

Temperature in Belize: Month-by-Month Guide for Travelers Belize is warm year-round, but the way that warmth feels changes depending on where you are — the Caribbean coast, the inland valleys, or the Maya Mountains. As a Belizean tour guide, I’ve felt the cool December breezes on the river, the heavy humidity of June afternoons, and […]

Belize in December

A gumbo-limbo tree in the foreground at Xunantunich, with El Castillo rising in the background and visitors walking toward the camera on a clear December day.

Belize in December: Dry Skies, Green Hills, and the Return of Light December in Belize feels like a door swinging wide. The rains are mostly gone. The air is warm but not yet heavy. The rivers run clear, and the trails are alive again — not muddy, but firm beneath your feet. The mornings come […]

Belize in November

A break in the November rain reveals the historic Serpon Sugar Mill in Belize, with damp ground and soft light — a perfect day for exploring.

Belize in November: The First Breath of Dry Season November in Belize feels like a memory coming back. The skies clear. The sun returns. But it’s not the sharp heat of March or April — it’s a soft, golden light that makes everything look newly alive. The rivers still run, the forest still drips, but […]

Belize in August

A man uses binoculars while a Belizean guide points toward birds in the trees behind thatched-roof buildings, under a blue sky with green grass in August.

Belize in August: Rain Returns, But So Do the Secrets August in Belize is thick with life. The kind that doesn’t shout — it hums. The rains are steady now, but not wild. They fall in the afternoons, sometimes with thunder that rolls over the hills like a voice too old to argue with. But […]

Belize in September

Sunrise over Long Caye near Belize’s Blue Hole in September, viewed between two coconut trees with a dock and beach chairs in the distance.

Belize in September: A Nation in Rain and Rhythm September in Belize is a quiet kind of beautiful. The rain still comes, but softer now — like the land is breathing out. The rivers are full but calm. The forest holds a stillness, and the days feel stretched long, like they’re giving you more time […]