Caracol
Caracol is an archaeological site and protected area located in the Cayo District of Belize. It is the third most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest time to visit is from February to April, when monthly rainfall ranges from about 50 mm to 57 mm. The wettest conditions occur from June to November, with rainfall peaking at 255 mm in September. Temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year, with daily highs generally between 25 °C and 31 °C.
Caracol is located 66 km from the capital, Belmopan. The nearest airport is Independence Airport at 76 km, while the main international hub, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, is 122 km away. You can combine a trip here with other nearby archaeological sites such as Xunantunich, which is 36 km away, Cahal Pech at 44 km, or the Actun Tunichil Muknal site located 47 km from Caracol.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 255 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 95 | 57 | 50 | 56 | 129 | 224 | 193 | 204 | 255 | 246 | 163 | 120 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
