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
Highs reach 24.4°C with 12.2 rain days, making this one of the cooler, drier months. The score of 7.6 marks it as one of the best times to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, so expect holiday travel around that date.
26°C / 16°C · 9 rain days · 10.5 h sun
February is the top-scoring month at 8.2, with highs of 26.2°C and only 8.6 rain days, the driest stretch of the year. Sun hours rise to 10.5, giving reliably clear conditions for most trips.
28°C / 17°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Temperatures climb to 28.3°C with rain days dropping slightly to 8.2 and sun hours up to 11.3. The score falls to 6.2, still a good month, but the heat starts building toward the hotter season.
31°C / 18°C · 9 rain days · 11.4 h sun
April is hot, with highs of 30.5°C, the warmest of the year, though rain stays low at 9.2 days. The score dips to 5.9, an ok rating, mainly because of the heat. Holy Week holidays (Maundy Thursday to Holy Saturday, 2–4 April) and America's Day on 14 April bring domestic travel and crowded beaches.
30°C / 19°C · 18 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May scores lowest at 4.1. Rain days jump to 17.7 and rainfall to 127mm as the wet season begins, while highs stay near 29.9°C. Labour Day on 1 May adds a public holiday early in the month.
27°C / 19°C · 25 rain days · 9.8 h sun
June brings the start of the heaviest rains, with 25.4 rain days and 214mm of rainfall, the wettest month of the year. Highs cool slightly to 27.3°C. Despite the rain, the score recovers to 6.4, a good rating for travellers who don't mind frequent showers.
28°C / 18°C · 23 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Rain stays heavy with 22.9 rain days and 143mm, but sun hours climb back to 11.1, often giving sunny mornings before afternoon storms. Highs sit at 27.7°C and the month scores 6.2, a good time overall.
28°C / 18°C · 24 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August keeps a similar pattern to July: highs of 28°C, 24.3 rain days and 162mm of rain. The score holds at 6, a good month despite the frequent wet afternoons typical of the green season.
28°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 10.2 h sun
September is one of the wettest months, with 24.7 rain days and 181mm of rainfall, while highs stay at 28°C. The score is 6, still rated good. Independence Day on 15 September is a major national holiday.
26°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 9.5 h sun
October continues the wet pattern with 24.5 rain days and 181mm of rain, while highs ease to 26.4°C. The score improves to 6.8. The month carries three holidays: Francisco Morazán's Day on 3 October, Columbus Day on 12 October, and Army Day on 21 October.
25°C / 17°C · 19 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Rain eases to 19.1 days and 147mm as the wet season winds down, with highs of 24.8°C. The score rises to 7, a good month as conditions dry out ahead of the cooler season.
24°C / 16°C · 17 rain days · 9.8 h sun
December returns to drier, cooler weather with 16.5 rain days, 64mm of rain and highs of 24.1°C. The score is 7, a good time to visit. Christmas Day on 25 December brings holiday travel and family gatherings across the country.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February are good for city trips. Rain is light, with only 25mm in February and 42mm in January, and daytime highs stay comfortable at 24-26°C.
Hiking & nature
January and February work well for hiking. Rain days drop to 8.6 in February and 12.2 in January, with cooler lows of 15.5-15.6°C, making trails less muddy and walking more comfortable.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr), Holy Saturday (4 Apr), America's Day (14 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Independence Day (15 Sep)
Public holidays: Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day (3 Oct), Columbus Day (12 Oct), Army Day (21 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, February is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 8.2. It has a high of 26.2°C, a low of 25mm of rain, only 8.6 rain days, and 10.5 hours of sun a day, making it the driest and sunniest time of year.
Yes, January scores 7.6 and is rated among the best months. Daytime highs reach 24.4°C with lows of 15.6°C. It has 12.2 rain days and 42mm of rain, more than February but still far less than the wetter months later in the year.
September is rated good, with a score of 6. It is one of the wettest months, with 24.7 rain days and 181mm of rain. Temperatures stay warm, with highs of 28°C, but sun hours drop to 10.2 as rain clouds build.
June is rated good, scoring 6.4, though it is the rainiest month by rain days. It sees 25.4 rain days and 214mm of rain, the highest monthly total in the data. Highs still reach 27.3°C, and sun hours drop to 9.8.
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