Belmopan Weather History
Belize · North America · Weather data 1976–today
Belmopan sits 1920km from the equator, 76m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 41.4°C, set 2005-04-26, its record low 9.4°C, set 1989-12-27.
Data through September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belmopan
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Belmopan?
The highest temperature in this record for Belmopan is 41.4°C, measured on 2005-04-26. That is a recorded daily value from Belmopan's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Belmopan?
The lowest temperature in this record for Belmopan is 9.4°C, measured on 1989-12-27. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Belmopan get a year?
Belmopan averages 1259mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 218 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Belmopan?
On 2014-11-18, 115.8mm fell on Belmopan, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Belmopan get a year?
Belmopan averages 3617 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.9 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Belmopan?
Across the summer months Belmopan averages a daytime high near 30.1°C, while winter nights average 19.7°C. The seasons here are set from Belmopan's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Belmopan?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Belmopan is 38 km/h, on 1978-09-19. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
