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°C with 12.2 rain days, making this one of the cooler, drier months. It scores 7.6, rated among the best months to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January. Expect mild, comfortable weather for sightseeing and the beaches.
26°C / 16°C · 9 rain days · 10.5 h sun
February is the top-rated month, scoring 8.2. Highs climb to 26°C and rain drops to just 8.6 days, with only 25mm of rainfall. Sun hours rise to 10.5, giving bright, dry conditions ideal for most activities.
28°C / 17°C · 8 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Temperatures rise further to 28°C with 8.2 rain days, keeping conditions dry. The month scores 6.2, a good rating. Sunshine hours hit 11.3, among the highest of the year, though it gets noticeably hotter than earlier months.
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, and 9.2 rain days. It scores 5.9, an ok rating. Holy Week falls this month, with Maundy Thursday on 2 April, Good Friday on 3 April and Holy Saturday on 4 April, plus America's Day on 14 April.
30°C / 19°C · 18 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May marks the start of the rainy season: rain days jump to 17.7 and rainfall to 127mm, while highs stay near 30°C. It scores only 4.1, the lowest of the year, since humid, wetter conditions make travel less comfortable. Labour Day is marked on 1 May.
27°C / 19°C · 25 rain days · 9.8 h sun
June is clearly wet, with 25.4 rain days and 214mm of rain, the wettest month on record here. Highs ease to 27°C. Despite the heavy rain, it scores 6.4, a good rating, since the rain often falls in short, predictable bursts.
28°C / 18°C · 23 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Rain stays frequent with 22.9 rain days, though totals drop to 143mm compared with June. Highs sit at 27.7°C and sun hours recover to 11.1. It scores 6.2, a good month overall despite the frequent showers.
28°C / 18°C · 24 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August keeps a wet pattern with 24.3 rain days and 162mm of rain. Highs reach 28°C. The score is 6, a good rating, reflecting warm days broken up by regular but not extreme rainfall.
28°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 10.2 h sun
September brings 24.7 rain days and 181mm of rain, among the wetter months. Highs hold at 28°C. It scores 6, a good rating. Independence Day is celebrated on 15 September, a major national holiday.
26°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 9.5 h sun
October still sees 24.5 rain days and 181mm of rainfall, with highs cooling to 26.4°C. It scores 6.8, a good rating. The month carries several 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 highs drop to 24.8°C. The month scores 7, a good rating, as the wet season winds down and conditions become more comfortable for travel.
24°C / 16°C · 17 rain days · 9.8 h sun
December is cooler and drier, with highs of 24.1°C, 16.5 rain days and 64mm of rain. It scores 7, a good rating, closing the year on milder, drier conditions. Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
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.
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
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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