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Usual weather in Honduras

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Honduras? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Honduras

The climate of Honduras is subtropical in lowlands, and temperate in mountains. You can expect a wet and hot weather in the Caribbean lowlands, but lower temperatures in the hills. The Pacific lowlands have a wet and a dry seasons - the dry season from November to April. The Caribbean coast is vulnerable to hurricanes.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Bay Islands, Caribbean Honduras, Comayagua, Copán Ruinas, Corquin, Coxen Hole, El Progreso, Gracias, Guanaja, Hog Islands, Honduran Highlands, Isla del Tigre, Juticalpa, La Ceiba, La Entrada, Lake Yojoa, Lempira, Ocotepeque, Omoa, Pacific Honduras, Puerto Cortes, Roatán, Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, San Pedro Sula, Sandy Bay, Santa Rosa de Copán, Tegucigalpa, Tela, Útila.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is April, the average maximum temperature is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). The most rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 12.9. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 1.

When travelling to some places in Honduras, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Cerro Las Minas (2870 m) and the lowest point is Caribbean Sea (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Honduras. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in January is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in January is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 1. The average rainfall is 5.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:23 and at the end of the month 11:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in February is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in February is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.1 ℃ (59.18 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.15 ℃ (82.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 1. The average rainfall is 4.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:40 and at the end of the month 11:51.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in March is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in March is 29 ℃ (84.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.15 ℃ (82.67 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.95 ℃ (85.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 1. The average rainfall is 9.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:03 and at the end of the month 12:15.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in April is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in April is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.95 ℃ (85.91 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 2. The average rainfall is 41.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:15 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:26 and at the end of the month 12:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in May is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in May is 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.5 ℃ (85.1 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 8.9. The average rainfall is 145.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:46 and at the end of the month 12:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in June is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in June is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.5 ℃ (85.1 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.55 ℃ (83.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 12. The average rainfall is 157.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:56 and at the end of the month 12:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in July is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in July is 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.55 ℃ (83.39 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 8.8. The average rainfall is 81.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:53 and at the end of the month 12:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in August is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in August is 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.3 ℃ (82.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 9.1. The average rainfall is 90.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:37 and at the end of the month 12:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in September is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in September is 28 ℃ (82.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.3 ℃ (82.94 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 12.9. The average rainfall is 180.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:15 and at the end of the month 12:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in October is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in October is 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.7 ℃ (63.86 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10.1. The average rainfall is 110.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:51 and at the end of the month 11:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in November is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in November is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.15 ℃ (79.07 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 4. The average rainfall is 40.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:31 and at the end of the month 11:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Honduras in December is this: The average highest temperature in Honduras in December is 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.15 ℃ (79.07 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 2. The average rainfall is 9.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:18 and at the end of the month 11:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Honduras in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

La Ceibatemperature: 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉)highest temperature: 27.6 ℃ (81.68 ℉)lowest temperature: 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉)rainfall: 472.9mmrainy days: -
Telatemperature: 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉)highest temperature: 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉)lowest temperature: 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉)rainfall: 411.1mmrainy days: -
La Mesatemperature: 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉)highest temperature: 29.6 ℃ (85.28 ℉)lowest temperature: 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉)rainfall: 118.9mmrainy days: -
Puerto Lempiratemperature: 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉)highest temperature: 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉)rainfall: 289.6mmrainy days: -
Catacamastemperature: 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉)highest temperature: 28.8 ℃ (83.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉)rainfall: 53.1mmrainy days: -
Santa Rosa De Copantemperature: 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉)highest temperature: 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉)lowest temperature: 14.7 ℃ (58.46 ℉)rainfall: 58mmrainy days: -
Cholutecatemperature: 29.6 ℃ (85.28 ℉)highest temperature: 34.4 ℃ (93.92 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉)rainfall: 8.4mmrainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.