volcanogirl

HI, guys - does the water around Ambergris stay warm year round? Are there any months where it's too cold to snorkel? What about rain - are there any months that are usually so rainy that you wouldn't travel during that time frame? I know that parts of CR can get very rainy in September and October - does Belize follow the same weather pattern? Thanks for any guidance you can give me!

JeanH

I've been to BElize three times in September. Rain was never a problem. The sea breezes die down though, it's one of the few months I've used air conditioning when I've been there. And, do watch the forecast for the occasional tropical storm/hurricanes that can show up.

Yes, the water stays warm year round. January air temps can be cooler, although this past January was very nice. I think I read water temp then was around 78F. In September water temp is well over 80F.

hopefulist

We've visited twice in July/August - hot and humid with rain almost exclusively at night. Technically June through November is hurricane season and later in the season you're more likely to see storms.

My photos, blogs, and travelogues are below if you're interested. Happy trails!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceyholeman/collections

volcanogirl

Thanks, guys; I appreciate all the good info.

volcanogirl

Do things shut down at all during certain months? We went to the Caribbean in September and several restaurants, hotels, snorkeling companies etc. were closed for the season. Does that happen at all on Ambergris or other cayes?

Katie_Valk

Yes, some companies close for repairs or their own vacations, but there are plenty of other businesses who stay open year round.

volcanogirl

Thanks, Katie. I'd hate to go and not be able to go to Hol Chan. It sounds like there are always options on Ambergris.