Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
December, January, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Caye Caulker?
The best time to visit Caye Caulker for backpacking is December, January, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Caye Caulker due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Caye Caulker
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 131 |
February | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 58 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 41 |
April | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 51 |
May | 54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 168 |
June | 42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 232 |
July | 49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 170 |
August | 47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 184 |
September | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 232 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 305 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 232 |
December | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 124 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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