The best times to visit Honduras for ideal weather are

January 1st to April 29th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Honduras Travel Info

Weather in Honduras

Temperature

Average temperatures in Honduras vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 13th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Honduras, the hottest months are April, May, and then August. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid May where highs are regularly around 90.8°F (32.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 71°F (21.7°C) at night.

Honduras Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Honduras Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Honduras Perceived Temperature (F)

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Honduras Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Honduras Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 83.3 74.8 65.8
Feb 86.1 76.6 66.1
Mar 87.5 78 67.1
Apr 90.5 81.1 69.9
May 89.6 81 71
Jun 88.1 80.2 71.4
Jul 87.9 80 71
Aug 88.4 80.4 71
Sep 87.8 79.9 70.9
Oct 85.3 77.7 69.6
Nov 82.7 75.4 67.4
Dec 83.3 75.2 66.1

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 28.5 23.8 18.8
Feb 30.1 24.8 18.9
Mar 30.8 25.6 19.5
Apr 32.5 27.3 21.1
May 32 27.2 21.7
Jun 31.2 26.8 21.9
Jul 31.1 26.7 21.7
Aug 31.3 26.9 21.7
Sep 31 26.6 21.6
Oct 29.6 25.4 20.9
Nov 28.2 24.1 19.7
Dec 28.5 24 18.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Honduras are March, April, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid March. For example, on the week of March 19th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late September with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of September 24th.

When can you find snow in Honduras? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Honduras.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Honduras (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 12% 0 3.4
Feb 9% 0 1.6
Mar 7% 0 1.5
Apr 8% 0 1.6
May 17% 0 3.6
Jun 28% 0 6
Jul 25% 0 4.5
Aug 26% 0 5.4
Sep 31% 0 6.5
Oct 30% 0 8.2
Nov 23% 0 6.1
Dec 15% 0 3.3

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 12 0 8.6
Feb 9 0 4.1
Mar 7 0 3.8
Apr 8 0 4.1
May 17 0 9.1
Jun 28 0 15.2
Jul 25 0 11.4
Aug 26 0 13.7
Sep 31 0 16.5
Oct 30 0 20.8
Nov 23 0 15.5
Dec 15 0 8.4

 

Humidity and Wind

Honduras has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (57.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is October (74.2%).

Wind in Honduras is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by January and February. March’s average wind speed of around 6.5 knots (7.5 MPH or 12 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 12.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Honduras.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.3 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Feb 6 Light breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Mar 6.5 Light breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Apr 5.7 Light breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
May 5.3 Light breeze 10.8 Significant breeze
Jun 5 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze
Jul 5.5 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Aug 4.9 Light breeze 10.1 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.2 Light breeze 9.3 Significant breeze
Oct 4.6 Light breeze 9.3 Gentle breeze
Nov 5.5 Light breeze 10.1 Significant breeze
Dec 5.6 Light breeze 10.2 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 67.6%
Feb 61.8%
Mar 58.4%
Apr 57.6%
May 62.9%
Jun 68.5%
Jul 67.2%
Aug 68%
Sep 71.3%
Oct 74.2%
Nov 73.6%
Dec 69.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Honduras?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Honduras; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 14, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Honduras is March, followed by April and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Honduras in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 36.4 in December means 36.4% of the tourists vs. March.

 

 

Overall Honduras Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 90.8°F (32.7°C) and 86.1°F (30.1°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with about 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Honduras, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 88.3°F (31.3°C) and 81.8°F (27.7°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 7 to 9 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Honduras to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 87.2°F (30.7°C) and 82.8°F (28.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 5 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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