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Weather & Climate in Caye Caulker, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caye Caulker has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7366°N, 88.0276°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 20, 2001 | 89 km NNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.1 | 138 km | 115 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 288 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 42 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 108 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 45 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 110 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 276 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 138 mph | 293 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 138 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 8 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 156 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in |
Caye Caulker has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (1.7").