Lubaantun
Lubaantun is a Maya archaeological site and protected area in the Toledo District of Belize. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 7th among Belizean sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when rainfall is at its lowest, ranging from about 59 mm to 91 mm. During these months, daily highs reach between 27 °C and 29 °C. From May through October, the site experiences heavy rain, with some months seeing up to 486 mm of rainfall and nearly 30 rainy days.
Lubaantun is located 110 km from the capital, Belmopan. The nearest airport is Punta Gorda Airport, which is 26 km away. Travelers can also use the Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, located 145 km from the site. In 2019, the site had about 5,369 visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 486 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 134 | 91 | 59 | 75 | 168 | 425 | 486 | 442 | 383 | 285 | 209 | 156 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
