Weather by month for central Honduras, the best months to go and how Honduras's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 24°C to 26°C · 9–12 rain days
Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 24°C to 28°C · 8–25 rain days
Apr, May
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 30°C to 31°C · 9–18 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 24°C / 16°C | 12 days (42 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: February | 26°C / 16°C | 9 days (25 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| March | 28°C / 17°C | 8 days (35 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| April | 31°C / 18°C | 9 days (44 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 5.9/10 |
| May | 30°C / 19°C | 18 days (127 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| June | 27°C / 19°C | 25 days (214 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| July | 28°C / 18°C | 23 days (143 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| August | 28°C / 18°C | 24 days (162 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| September | 28°C / 18°C | 25 days (181 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| October | 26°C / 18°C | 25 days (181 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| November | 25°C / 17°C | 19 days (147 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 24°C / 16°C | 17 days (64 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Honduras; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
24°C / 16°C · 12 rain days · 9.8 h sun
January is one of the best months to go, with a score of 7.6. Days are mild, with highs near 24.4°C and lows of 15.6°C. Rain falls on about 12 days, but the total is low at 42 mm. You get around 9.8 hours of sun a day.
26°C / 16°C · 9 rain days · 10.5 h sun
February has the highest score of the year at 8.2, so it is the top pick. Highs reach 26.2°C. It is the driest month, with 25 mm of rain over about 8.6 days. Expect around 10.5 hours of sun a day.
28°C / 17°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
March is a good time to visit, with a score of 6.2. It gets warmer, with highs of 28.3°C. Rain stays low at 35 mm on about 8.2 days, and you get around 11.3 hours of sun a day.
31°C / 18°C · 9 rain days · 11.4 h sun
April is only an ok choice, with a score of 5.9. It is the hottest month, with highs of 30.5°C and lows of 18.1°C. Rain is still light at 44 mm over about 9.2 days, and sunshine peaks at around 11.4 hours a day.
30°C / 19°C · 18 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May has the lowest score of the year at 4.1, so it is a poor time to go. The rains return, with about 17.7 rain days and 127 mm, up from 44 mm in April. Highs are still near 29.9°C, so it is hot as well as wet.
27°C / 19°C · 25 rain days · 9.8 h sun
June is rated good with a score of 6.4, but it is the wettest month. Expect about 25.4 rain days and 214 mm of rain. Highs ease to 27.3°C. Only pick June if you are happy to plan around rain almost every day.
28°C / 18°C · 23 rain days · 11.1 h sun
July scores 6.2 and is rated good. Rain is lighter than in June, at 143 mm, but it still falls on about 22.9 days. Highs are 27.7°C. You still get around 11.1 hours of sun a day, so there is sun between the showers.
28°C / 18°C · 24 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August scores 6 and is rated good. Highs are 28°C, with about 24.3 rain days and 162 mm of rain. Expect wet weather on most days and keep your plans flexible.
28°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 10.2 h sun
September also scores 6. Highs stay at 28°C, but rain builds to 181 mm over about 24.7 days. It is one of the wettest months, so it is not a good choice if you want reliable dry weather.
26°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 9.5 h sun
October scores 6.8 and is rated good. Rain is as heavy as in September, at 181 mm on about 24.5 days. Sunshine drops to 9.5 hours a day, the lowest of the year. Highs are cooler at 26.4°C.
25°C / 17°C · 19 rain days · 9.7 h sun
November scores 7 and is rated good. Highs fall to 24.8°C and rain eases a little, to 147 mm over about 19.1 days. It is still a wet month, so expect some rain on most days of your trip.
24°C / 16°C · 17 rain days · 9.8 h sun
December scores 7 and is rated good. It is the coolest month, with highs of 24.1°C and lows of 16.4°C. Rain drops sharply to 64 mm, though it still falls on about 16.5 days. You get around 9.8 hours of sun a day.
By trip type
City sightseeing
February is the best month for city trips. Highs reach about 26°C, and there is only 25 mm of rain over about 9 days. January is a little cooler at 24°C but has more rain days, about 12.
Hiking & nature
January and February suit hiking best. Highs stay at 24–26°C and nights drop to about 16°C. Both months get 42 mm of rain or less. Avoid June, the wettest month, with 214 mm over about 25 days.
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FAQ
February is the best month to visit Honduras, with the highest score of the year at 8.2. It has the least rain, with 25 mm over 8.6 rain days. Days reach about 26 °C with 10.5 hours of sun. January is the next best month, with a score of 7.6, but it is cooler at 24 °C and has more rain days (12.2).
June rates as good, with a score of 6.4, but it is the wettest month of the year. Expect rain on about 25 of 30 days and a total of 214 mm. Highs are around 27 °C. If you want dry days for walking or the beach, choose February or January instead.
May is the weakest month to visit, with the lowest score of the year at 4.1. Rain jumps from 44 mm in April to 127 mm in May, and rain days double from 9.2 to 17.7. It is also hot, with highs near 30 °C. Go earlier in the year if you can.
April is the hottest month, with average highs of 30.5 °C and lows of 18.1 °C. It is still fairly dry, with 44 mm of rain over 9.2 days, and it has the most sun of the year at 11.4 hours a day. It scores 5.9 (ok), so it suits travellers who handle heat well.
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