The Great Blue Hole: Best Time to Visit, Apr–Jun | Trailwind

DestinationThe Great Blue HoleLighthouse Reef, BelizeBest time to visit The Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef: Apr–Jun. A perfect 300m sinkhole of stalactites and reef sharks, iconic from the air and below.

Best time: Apr–Jun

Set in: Lighthouse Reef, Belize

In season: ~29°C high

Climate: 25–30°C

Nearest airport: BZE

Best time to visitAim for Apr–Jun, the 3 months that line up best.Featured in

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Pairs well with

Tikal, 138 mi away

Tulum & the Riviera Maya, 200 mi away

Cenotes of the Riviera Maya, 200 mi away

Chichen Itza, 242 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit The Great Blue Hole?The best time to visit The Great Blue Hole is Apr–Jun, in Lighthouse Reef, Belize.Where is The Great Blue Hole?The Great Blue Hole is in Lighthouse Reef, Belize. The nearest major airport is BZE.What is The Great Blue Hole known for?A perfect 300m sinkhole of stalactites and reef sharks, iconic from the air and below.Keep exploring

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