Belize Sailing & Weather Conditions

Check Availability

Destination: *

Adults & Children: *

Duration: *

Departure date: *

Please choose a destination

Sailing Conditions

Climate
Belize is subtropical, with a mean annual temperature of 80 degrees F. Winter storms may bring the temperature down to the low '60's; it can reach the mid-90's on the mainland in the hottest part of summer. Trade winds blow along the coast and on the cayes most of the year, keeping temperatures pleasant even in the hottest months, except for a few weeks, generally around mid-August through mid-September. The dry season generally lasts from November through May; the rainy season is typically June-November. Hurricanes occasionally occur; they are most likely to hit in August and September. Rainfall is heaviest in the south and the jungle areas, lightest in the north and on the Cayes. Water temperature averages between 79 and 83 degrees F. Immediate weather conditions can be found at www.weather.com

Historical Weather (Averages by month):

Month	°F Max	°F Min	°C Max	°C Min	Ave Precip (in)	Ave Precip (mm)	Ave Water Temp (°F)	Ave Water Temp (°C)	Ave Wind Speed
January	81	67	27	19	12	204	77	25	NE15-20 kts
February	86	69	30	21	6	152	77	25	E15-20 kts
March	84	71	29	22	4	102	78	26	E15-20 kts
April	86	74	30	23	5	127	80	27	E15-20 kts
May	87	75	31	24	7	178	82	28	SE15-20 kts
June	87	75	31	24	13	330	83	28	SE15-20 kts
July	87	75	31	24	15	381	84	29	SE15-20 kts
August	88	75	32	24	14	355	85	29	SE15-20 kts
September	87	74	31	23	15	381	84	29	SE 15-20 kts
October	86	72	30	22	16	406	83	28	SE 15-20 kts
November	83	68	28	20	12	305	82	28	NE15-20 kts
December	81	68	27	20	14	355	80	27	NE15-20 kts

Sailing Conditions
Sailing conditions are ideal - the trade winds are a consistent 10 to 20 knots. Most sailing is done inside the main barrier reef, providing both excellent shelter and amazing scenery.

Waves inside the barrier reef are minimal, but the breeze is fresh creating superb sailing conditions. Outside the barrier reef in the blue water, Turneffe Islands and Glover's atolls are each a half day's sail away and Lighthouse Reef can be reached in another half day sail. Cayes is close enough together to island hop, pristine water, solitary anchorages, sunny days and starry nights typifies sailing in Belize.

The barrier reef extends from the Mexican border to the Sapodilla Cayes, 130 miles of sun-swept cayes and coral reef that offers exciting snorkeling for both the novice and the more experienced. There are roughly 500 cayes along the reef line, many uninhabited. The reef is teaming with fish, coral, and creatures. The coral forms colorful, surreal landscapes with jutting heads, sand bottom canyons, arches and spires.

Reviews