Travel advisory · BelizeBelize City is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Southside Belize City.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Guatemala border zone · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Southside Belize City · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, US
Also named by one government: Belize District (Spain), Mexico border (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | General precautions only, no specific warnings | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Mar 12, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No travel warning; general safety precautions only | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (jaune) pour l'ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Belize City
Belize City is Belize’s largest city and main travel hub, with historic sites and museums on the Caribbean coast.
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Belize City is Belize’s largest city, a port on the Caribbean coast and the country’s hub for air, sea and road travel. It sits at the mouth of Haulover Creek, about eight kilometres from the Caribbean Sea. The city is divided into Northside and Southside, linked by four bridges, including the Swing Bridge at Market Square. St. John’s Cathedral on Albert Street was built between 1812 and 1820. Its bricks arrived as ship ballast, and it is the only Anglican cathedral outside England where kings have been crowned.
Fort George is the city’s most colonial area. Its sights include Memorial Park, the Baron Bliss Grave and Lighthouse, and the Museum of Belize. The Bliss Institute and Maritime Museum are also in the city. Belize City began as Belize Town in 1638, founded by English logwood and mahogany cutters who shipped timber from nearby rivers and creeks. The weather is hot and humid throughout the year, with average monthly temperatures of about 24 to 28 °C (75.2 to 82.4 °F). The wet season runs from about May through February, and flooding can occur in the rainy season. March and April are the short dry season, though rain still falls.
Belize City in five
- Read the UK safety advice for Belize CityUK government advice says serious gang-related violence is most frequent in Belize City, particularly Southside, south of Haulover Creek. Tourists are not normally targeted, but follow your hotel's advice and stay watchful.UK travel advice: safety
- Go to the Marine Terminal for the cayesThe main water taxi terminal is at 111 North Front Street, in the Belize Marine Terminal. Boats take about 45 minutes to Caye Caulker and about 1 hour 30 minutes to San Pedro; the operator advises arriving 30 to 45 minutes early.Airport to water taxi
- Fly south from Belize CityMaya Island Air lists the flight to Placencia at about 40 minutes and also flies to Dangriga, for Hopkins, and Punta Gorda from both Belize City airports. Tropic Air lists daily Placencia flights.Placencia
- Use green-plated taxis and agree the fareUK advice is to take only registered taxis with green licence plates, ask the fare before you get in and expect to pay in cash. Keep your hotel's address saved on your phone.
- Give the Museum of Belize a morningThe museum occupies the former main prison, with the last surviving cell, Maya jades and an exhibit on enslaved Africans in Belize. It is at #8 Gabourel Lane; confirm opening hours with the museum before you go.Things to do in Belize City
Need to know
- Airport
- Philip Goldson International (BZE); small planes also use the municipal airstrip
- Getting there
- Water taxi to Caye Caulker about 45 min, to San Pedro about 1 hr 30 min
- Getting around
- Registered taxis with green plates; agree the fare first
- Best base
- Near the water taxi terminal or the airport for early starts
- Time needed
- A few hours to one night; a morning for the museum
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Dry seasonJanuaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry season
- FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Dry seasonFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry season
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Dry, warmMarchRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, hotAprilRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Hot, humidMayRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- JuneRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Storm season startsJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 315 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Storm season starts
- JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Wet, storm seasonJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, storm season
- AugustRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Wet, storm seasonAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 229 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Wet, storm season
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Storm risk, Sept 10SeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 254 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, Sept 10
- OctoberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Storm seasonOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 345 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Storm season
- NovemberRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Season ends Nov 30NovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 316 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season ends Nov 30
- DecemberRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Drier, holidaysDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 217 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier, holidays
Average daily high and low in Belize City, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Belize City
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
28
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 57%
Belize City
06:04 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°23°57%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Tue30°23°47%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Wed30°24°24%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Thu30°24°39%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Fri30°23°43%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sat30°24°47%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Sun30°24°45%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 45%.
Updated 04:26 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2 BZD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Caye Caulkerabout 45 minutes by water taxiSand streets, snorkel trips and the Split make an easy first island.Read the guide
- San Ignacioinland by the Western HighwayCaves, Maya sites and jungle lodges, better as an overnight than a day.Read the guide
- Placenciaabout 40 minutes by small planePeninsula beaches and reef trips in the south; plan at least a night.Read the guide
Before you go to Belize City
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Rules for Belize City, checked
- UK advice: serious gang-related violence is most frequent in Belize City's Southside, south of Haulover Creek; tourists are not normally targeted.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Take only registered taxis with green licence plates, ask the fare before getting in and expect to pay in cash (UK government advice).Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November; follow the National Meteorological Service of Belize and the US National Hurricane Center.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Belize City
The Split, snorkel trips and slow days by water taxi
Read the guidePlacenciaPeninsula beaches in the south, a short flight away
Read the guideAll of BelizeEntry, money and how the cayes, south and Cayo fit
Read the guideAmbergris CayeSan Pedro and the reef, the far end of the water taxi
Read the guideBelize City FAQ
Is Belize City safe for tourists?
UK government advice says tourists are not normally the targets of gang violence, which is most frequent south of Haulover Creek in Southside. It still advises you to follow your hotel's advice, keep valuables out of sight and use ATMs in well-lit public places or inside a bank.
Is Belize City worth visiting?
As a gateway, yes; as a destination, it is a short stop. The Museum of Belize and the waterfront suit a morning. A night makes sense for a late flight, an early boat or the museum, and the cayes, the south and Cayo hold the longer stays.
How far is the airport from the water taxi terminal?
The main water taxi operator puts the ride from Philip Goldson International Airport to its terminal at approximately 25 minutes and sells a shared transfer; ask for current rates when you book. A registered green-plate taxi is the alternative.
How do you get from Belize City to Caye Caulker?
By water taxi from the Belize Marine Terminal in about 45 minutes, or by small plane; Tropic Air lists hourly flights to Caye Caulker. Boats continue to San Pedro, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Belize City.
When is the best time to visit Belize City?
The main water taxi operator suggests late November to early or mid-April for dry days. The storm months that follow are a reason to book flexible tickets.