Things to Do in Belize City in June
June weather, activities, events & insider tips
June Weather in Belize City
Is June Right for You?
Advantages
- Shoulder season pricing means accommodations run 20-30% cheaper than the December-April peak, with fewer cruise ship crowds in the downtown area and Fort Street Tourism Village - you'll actually have space to browse the craft stalls without being herded along
- June marks the start of lobster season (June 15 through February 14), so you're getting the freshest Caribbean spiny lobster at waterfront spots along the Marine Parade and North Front Street - locals are celebrating after the closed season, and the quality is noticeably better than imported options served during the ban
- The Belize River is running full from early wet season rains, making it ideal for river tours to the Belize Zoo or Lamanai ruins - water levels are perfect for boat navigation without the intense afternoon downpours you'd get in August or September
- Museum of Belize and other indoor cultural sites are blissfully uncrowded, and the Image Factory Art Foundation typically has rotating exhibits during this period - you can actually spend time with the collections without tour groups rushing through
Considerations
- Those 10 rainy days are unpredictable - the weather data shows 0.0 inches total which seems like an error, but realistically June gets around 150 mm (5.9 inches) spread across sudden afternoon thunderstorms that can shut down outdoor plans for 1-2 hours at a time
- The 70% humidity combined with 32°C (89°F) heat creates that sticky, heavy air that makes walking around the city center genuinely exhausting between 11am-3pm - you'll be sweating through clothes faster than you'd expect, even just strolling along Regent Street
- Hurricane season officially starts June 1, and while major storms are statistically rare this early (peak is August-October), travel insurance becomes non-negotiable and you need to monitor forecasts closely in the week before your trip
Best Activities in June
Belize Barrier Reef snorkeling and diving excursions
June offers some of the clearest water visibility of the year before the August-September rains stir up sediment. The reef is less crowded than winter months, and marine life is active - you're likely to see nurse sharks, rays, and sea turtles without competing with dozens of other snorkelers. Water temperature sits around 28°C (82°F), warm enough that you only need a thin wetsuit or rashguard. The crossing from Belize City to Caye Caulker or Hol Chan Marine Reserve can be choppy on windy days, but June tends to have calmer seas than later wet season months.
Altun Ha Maya ruins day trips
Located 55 km (34 miles) north of Belize City, Altun Ha is manageable in June's heat if you arrive early - the site opens at 8am and you want to be climbing the Temple of the Masonry Altars before 10am when the sun gets brutal. June's variable weather actually works in your favor here - occasional cloud cover makes exploring more comfortable than the relentless dry season sun. The ruins are far less crowded than in winter, so you can photograph the plazas without tourists in every shot. Bring serious bug spray though - mosquitoes are active after any rain.
Belize City food and cultural walking tours
June is excellent for exploring the downtown core on foot if you time it right - start at 7:30am when street vendors are setting up breakfast stalls along Cemetery Road and Albert Street. The early morning is genuinely pleasant before humidity peaks, and you'll catch locals grabbing fry jacks, garnaches, and johnny cakes before work. The St. John's Cathedral area, Government House, and Swing Bridge are walkable in about 2 hours. By 11am you'll want to be indoors at the Museum of Belize or having lunch at a covered spot. Afternoons are for air-conditioned exploration of the Image Factory or Traveller's Liquors Heritage Center.
Cave tubing and jungle zipline combinations
The Caves Branch River area about 48 km (30 miles) south gets perfect water levels in June - high enough for smooth tubing through the cave systems without the intense flooding that can close operations in September. The jungle canopy provides natural shade during the hike to cave entrances, and wildlife spotting is excellent as animals are active during the wet season. You'll get wet anyway from tubing, so June's afternoon rain showers are less of a concern than at drier sites. The combination of cool cave temperatures and warm jungle air is actually refreshing rather than uncomfortable.
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary birding tours
June sits at the tail end of peak birding season before some migrants depart, but the lagoons and waterways are still active with jabiru storks, herons, and kingfishers. The 5 km (3.1 miles) of trails around Crooked Tree village are manageable in early morning when temperatures are cooler. Located 53 km (33 miles) northwest of Belize City, the sanctuary is less visited in June than the February-April peak, meaning better chances of undisturbed wildlife observation. Bring binoculars and serious mosquito protection - the wetlands are breeding grounds after early rains.
Community Baboon Sanctuary howler monkey encounters
The Community Baboon Sanctuary along the Belize River, 42 km (26 miles) west of Belize City, is excellent in June when the forest canopy is lush and howler monkeys are active in early morning and late afternoon. The network of nature trails through participating landowners' properties gives you close encounters with troops feeding in the trees. June's occasional rain actually helps - howlers are more vocal and active when weather is changing. The village of Bermudian Landing offers genuine cultural interaction with Creole families who manage the conservation project.
June Events & Festivals
Lobster Fest celebrations
While the major Lobster Fests happen in San Pedro and Caye Caulker later in June, Belize City restaurants and seafood spots celebrate the June 15 opening of lobster season with special menus and promotions. It's not an organized festival in the city itself, but you'll notice the excitement - waterfront restaurants along Marine Parade put out chalk boards advertising fresh lobster prepared every way imaginable. Locals who've been waiting through the closed season pack these spots on weekends, creating a festive atmosphere worth experiencing.