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Belmopan Weather in December

Belmopan in December

The short of it: Belmopan in December averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 85° · low 66° · rain 5.6 in. · daylight 11 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & January

Thirty years of records give Belmopan an average December high of 85°, a low of 66° and some 5.6 in. of rain. Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 66°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 6 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Belmopan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Roaring Creek, 2 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Belmopan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 1.5 in. less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 6 min
Average wind
3 mph

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Roaring CreekCayo District2 mi W85°66°5.5 in.
Cotton TreeCayo District4 mi ENE84°66°5.6 in.
CameloteCayo District4 mi WSW84°66°5.6 in.
Teakettle VillageCayo District6 mi WSW84°66°5.5 in.
ArmeniaCayo District7 mi S83°65°6.1 in.
Valley of PeaceCayo District7 mi NW85°65°5.2 in.
St. Matthew'sCayo District8 mi E84°66°5.6 in.
Ontario VillageCayo District9 mi WSW85°66°5.4 in.

The Almanac · Belmopan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 66°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Belmopan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°64°4.1 in.4 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February86°66°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March88°67°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April92°71°1.4 in.6 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦
May92°73°4.2 in.5 mph12 h 56 min✦
June91°74°9.7 in.5 mph13 h 9 min✦✦
July91°73°8.7 in.4 mph13 h 4 min✦✦
August91°73°7.4 in.4 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September91°73°7.2 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°72°8.8 in.4 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November85°67°7.1 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦
December85°66°5.6 in.3 mph11 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belmopan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belmopan in December?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 66°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 5.6 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Belmopan?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in Belmopan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 13 h 9 min.

Does it snow in Belmopan in December?

Hardly — December nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belmopan in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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