November is a wonderful time to visit Belize! It’s near the end of Belize’s wet season and it’s just before the beginning of the busy high tourism season (which is officially December to March). This means that if you’re in Belize in November, you get to enjoy the beautiful weather and might still find a few good travel deals on tours and accommodations.
Weather in November
November in Belize brings mild temperatures with average daytime highs of 84°F (28°C) and nighttime lows of 72°F (22°C). The humidity level is around 83% and the winds are mild, with an average speed of 7 mph, providing a refreshing breeze to counter the warmth.
November sees a decrease in rainfall but brief showers are still common in the morning or afternoon. This month marks the transition into the dry season, which commences from around mid-November and lasts until May, bringing with it lesser rain and more sunny days.
Things to Do
November is one of my favourite months in Belize. The moderate weather makes it a great time to explore Belize, especially for jungle adventures. While Garifuna Settlement Day is easily the main Belizean cultural celebration of the month, there a few other cool events that are worth exploring!
Placencia Restaurant Week
Placencia Restaurant Week is a new annual culinary celebration held across the peninsula during the first week of November. Dozens of local eateries will offer special 3-course, prix-fixe menus, providing diners the unique opportunity to enjoy the best of international and Belizean cuisine fusion.
| Location | Placencia |
| Date | November 2-9, 2025 (all day) |
Battle of the Drums
The Battle of the Drums and the Belize Garifuna Music Festival is a celebration of Garifuna music and culture that takes place every year in Punta Gorda, Toledo. Some of the best drumming groups from all over Belize and Central America gather to compete and showcase their incredible talent and skills.
| Location | Punta Gorda Town, Toledo |
| Date | November 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM |
Garifuna Settlement Day
November 19 is a national holiday that celebrates the arrival of the Garifuna people to Belize. They arrived in Stann Creek by the sea in the early 1800s and now every year on November 19th there is a reenactment of the event followed by religious ceremonies and cultural celebrations.
| Location | Primarily, Southern Belize (Hopkins, Punta Gorda, and Dangriga) but minor reenactments happen throughout the country. |
| Date | November 19, 2025 (all day) |
Thanksgiving
A vacation is a great way to spend quality time with family and nothing beats getting away to somewhere warm for the Thanksgiving holiday. All of Belize celebrates Thanksgiving and you can surely expect restaurants and resorts to be serving turkey dinner and other treats. As to why Belize celebrates Thanksgiving, some say it’s due to the American media’s influence in Belize, however, it is also due to religion.
| Location | Across Belize |
| Date | November 27, 2024 (all day) |
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