The Climate and Best Time to Visit
Like most of Belize, Ambergris Caye has a sub-tropical climate. The northern hemisphere summer months are the warmest, with temperatures ranging between 75-90°F (24-32°C). During the northern hemisphere winter months the temperature drops to 60-80°F (16-27°C). The dry season is between January and May, when the weather is warm and sunny. The rainy season is between June and December, but these are usually squalls and rainfall rarely lasts for long periods.
You can dive in Ambergris Caye all year round, although January through the end of April is known as high season, with the Christmas/New Year period attracting peak season surcharges. You should also be aware that a rare tropical storm can wash out scuba activities and reduce visibility for 2 or 3 days at a time. There are some seasonal diving condition factors so please check our Ambergris Caye dive site descriptions for more details.
How to Get There
Ambergris is 34 miles (55 km) east of Belize City. San Pedro has an airstrip, meaning it's an easy and short 20 minute flight from the city's Philip Goldsen International Airport. Return tickets cost about USD 160 and are run by Maya Island Air and Tropic Air.
A cheaper alternative to get to Ambergris are water taxis which cost around USD 35 for a round trip. These are open air speedboats which take between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on route stops. Boats leave from the 'Marine Terminal' on North Front Street, next to the Swing Bridge in Belize City.
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