Scuba Diving in Belize

Explore 87 dive sites and 29 dive centres in Belize. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Belize Diving at a Glance

5 dive regions, 87 dive sites, 29 dive centres, 423 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Belize

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Belize

The best months to dive in Belize are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.2°C, current 12.5 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 27.1°C, current 15.7 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 27.3°C, current 14.1 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 27.7°C, current 17.2 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 28.4°C, current 17.2 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 28.7°C, current 15.9 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 28.8°C, current 18.3 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 29°C, current 15.3 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 29.2°C, current 10.1 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 29°C, current 7.8 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 28.4°C, current 7.2 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 27.8°C, current 11.1 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Belize

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

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