These are only some of the questions we are asked in reference to WEATHER and unfortunately we cannot answer any of them with any degree of accuracy. A few short years ago (maybe 8 ö 10 or so) we could offer intelligent guesses as answers to some of the questions, but today with changing weather patterns world-wide and phenomenon like El Nino nothing follows true to form.

WEATHER prediction is an inexact science under the best of scenarios and even here in the USA, with arguably the most sophisticated men and equipment in the world available to us, space shuttle launches are delayed or even cancelled and landings are delayed or diverted all because of WEATHER!

If, when you join us aboard the DANCER of your choice, mother nature does not cooperate and the WEATHER is not as we would like it to be I ask you to please consider the principle source of your frustrations and disappointments and not turn them towards us. We will do the very best we can for you, but we are only human and we do not have control of the WEATHER. Thank you for understanding.

Traditional Weather Patterns for Belize

January-March Air temperatures are in the 74” F to 80” F range, but may be less in the event of a strong Norther (cold front). Water temperature is 74” F to 78” F. Underwater visibility can be 120 ft. plus. This is considered the dry season and also the season for Northers, winds which can bring in some rougher sea conditions, and a drop in visibility as well as short periods of rain. In January the Groupers spawn on the Northeast side of Lighthouse Reef. Seas are usually too rough to dive here, but the area may be accessible in the event of a Norther when wind direction reversals occur.

April-June Air temperatures are likely to range in the low to mid 80” F. Water temperature is 78” F to 82” F. Some intermittent rain is possible, but unlikely, and there is less humidity in the air. During March and April, Whale Sharks have been seen occasionally on the Barrier Reef.

July-September This is typically hurricane season. Temperatures range from 80” F to 95” F. Water temperature is 80” F to 84” F. Seas are usually calm during this time with good diving conditions. Heavy rain must be expected from time to time, usually lasting only a few hours, but longer periods of rainfall are possible. . In August and September Manta Rays sometimes present themselves.

October-December Air temperatures can be 75” F to 80” F. Water temperature is usually 82” F to 86” F and in late December it drops to 80” F

Diving notes - Visibility in some of the remote areas of the barrier reef and around the offshore atolls may reach 200 ft. to 220 ft. It rains considerably less around the offshore atolls of Belize than it does on the mainland, however, excessive rainfall can adversely affect visibility.