Belize City, Belize: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Main port city, mostly a gateway. Best for: transit stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Belize City are January to May, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.
Belize City month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7.0 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 27°C | 9/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 6/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 30°C | 29/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 5.9 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
| November | Good | 6.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.0 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 23/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Belize City
Main port city, mostly a gateway. A dry season from December to April and a wetter, stormy season from June to November. Beaches are modest, with the draw being the reef and the cayes.
In Belize City afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 32°C in May. The wettest month is July (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is May (6). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in May, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Belize's largest city, on the Caribbean Sea (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Belize City
When is the best time to visit Belize City for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Belize City are January to May, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Belize City?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 32°C in May. The wettest month is July, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Belize City?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.