What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Belize, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 12 June 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Removal of information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended ('Warnings and insurance' page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Belize” of the UK government's travel advice for Belize, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 911 or 90 (ambulance, fire, police)
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Belize, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Possession of illegal drugs can lead to a fine and prison sentence.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex activity between consenting adults is legal. The Immigration Act prohibits “homosexual” persons from entering the country but immigration authorities have not enforced that law. Tourist-friendly areas, including San Pedro and Ambergris Caye, are relatively open and welcoming to the LGBT+ community. Outside of these areas, LGBT+ couples, especially men, tend to be reluctant to display affection in public because of incidents of verbal or physical abuse which have been reported.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Belize, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Belize, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sara is affecting western parts of Belize. You should follow the advice of the local authorities.
Earthquakes
Belize is not directly affected by earthquakes, but tremors from earthquakes in neighbouring countries can occasionally be felt in Belize. There can occasionally be tsunami warnings.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesABG
Voltage110/190 V, 220/380 V
Frequency60 Hz
More than one voltage is listed for Belize. The first one is usually the standard for homes and hotels.
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
23 °C (74 °F)
Lows
19 °C (66 °F)
Highs
27 °C (81 °F)
Rain
118 mm (4.7 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
24 °C (75 °F)
Lows
19 °C (66 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
58 mm (2.3 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
March
Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
51 mm (2.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
22 °C (71 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
58 mm (2.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
May
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
32 °C (90 °F)
Rain
173 mm (6.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
June
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
255 mm (10.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
July
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
23 °C (74 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
239 mm (9.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
August
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
31 °C (89 °F)
Rain
248 mm (9.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
September
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
262 mm (10.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
October
Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
22 °C (72 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
290 mm (11.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
November
Average
24 °C (75 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
207 mm (8.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
December
Average
23 °C (74 °F)
Lows
20 °C (67 °F)
Highs
27 °C (81 °F)
Rain
112 mm (4.4 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Belize.
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