Belmopan weather in November
In November, Belmopan sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 121 mm of rain across 17.1 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Belmopan's 7th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Belmopan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- 17.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:05 AM – 5:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.72 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Belmopan is capital of Belize.
- Founded
- 1970
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical November day in Belmopan reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 2°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 |
| 7 | 29 | 21 |
| 8 | 29 | 21 |
| 9 | 29 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
| 14 | 28 | 21 |
| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 20 |
| 19 | 28 | 20 |
| 20 | 28 | 20 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
How November really feels in Belmopan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 2 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Belmopan weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 68 | 14.6 | 11.1 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 20° | 37 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 38 | 9.5 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 23° | 39 | 8.4 | 12.4 | 4.2 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 95 | 16.1 | 12.8 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 162 | 24.9 | 13 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 126 | 24 | 12.9 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 126 | 23.8 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 150 | 24.9 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 169 | 22.1 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 121 | 17.1 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 27° / 20° | 76 | 16.2 | 11 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 53 | 47 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 54 | 46 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Belmopan gets around 121 mm of rain over 17.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 57% and peaks near 63% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 |
| 2 | 63 |
| 3 | 63 |
| 4 | 63 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 62 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 59 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 58 |
| 12 | 57 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 55 |
| 16 | 55 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 53 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 53 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 53 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 53 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 89% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Oppressive (%) | 57 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Miserable (%) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 57 | 18 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 58 | 17 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 59 | 16 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 58 | 15 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 59 | 14 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 60 | 13 |
| 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 59 | 12 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 60 | 11 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 60 | 10 |
| 10 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 60 | 9 |
| 11 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 59 | 8 |
| 12 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 58 | 8 |
| 13 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 58 | 7 |
| 14 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 57 | 7 |
| 15 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 57 | 6 |
| 16 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 57 | 6 |
| 17 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 56 | 6 |
| 18 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 55 | 6 |
| 19 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 55 | 5 |
| 20 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 55 | 5 |
| 21 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 53 | 5 |
| 22 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 53 | 5 |
| 23 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 53 | 5 |
| 24 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 54 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 53 | 4 |
| 26 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 53 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 53 | 4 |
| 28 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 54 | 4 |
| 29 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 54 | 4 |
| 30 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 54 | 4 |
Wind in November
Winds average 7 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 6:13 AM, and sunset from 5:20 PM to 5:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:20 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:19 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 5:59 | 5:19 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 5:59 | 5:18 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 5:59 | 5:18 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:00 | 5:18 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:00 | 5:17 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:01 | 5:17 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:01 | 5:17 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:02 | 5:17 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:02 | 5:16 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:03 | 5:16 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:03 | 5:16 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:16 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:16 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:16 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:15 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:07 | 5:15 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:07 | 5:15 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:08 | 5:15 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:08 | 5:15 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:09 | 5:15 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:09 | 5:15 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:10 | 5:15 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:15 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:16 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:12 | 5:16 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:12 | 5:16 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:13 | 5:16 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 3.72 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.58 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 3.72 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.6 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Belmopan
In November, Belmopan sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Belmopan sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is November a good time to visit Belmopan?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Belmopan for sightseeing.
What to pack for Belmopan in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Belmopan sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Belmopan in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 69 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Belmopan in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Belmopan peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Belmopan in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Belmopan is worst in July — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.4× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Belmopan?
Belmopan sits at 17.3°N, 88.8°W, 56 m above sea level, in Belize. The nearest listed city is San Ignacio, 34 km away.
Topography around Belmopan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Belmopan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Belmopan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 124 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 314 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,012 m.
The land around Belmopan is covered by trees (56%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, trees (71%) within 16 km, and trees (67%) within 80 km.
Belize travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / G
- 110 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 53% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $7,865
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 28.1
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Belmopan (17.2538°, -88.764°, elevation 56 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).