The best time to visit Honduras
The best time to visit Honduras for warm, sunny weather is January to April, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 82/100 with daytime highs around 29°C / 84°F. December and May are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in September at 31°C.
Honduras by month, averaged across 3 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77 | 27° / 81°F | 98 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| February | 82 | 28° / 82°F | 65 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| March | 84 | 30° / 86°F | 49 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| April | 86 | 30° / 86°F | 43 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| May | 72 | 30° / 86°F | 126 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| June | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 186 mm | 30° | Very good |
| July | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 151 mm | 29° | Very good |
| August | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 159 mm | 30° | Very good |
| September | 66 | 28° / 82°F | 195 mm | 31° | Very good |
| October | 66 | 28° / 82°F | 234 mm | 30° | Very good |
| November | 73 | 27° / 81°F | 179 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| December | 75 | 27° / 81°F | 115 mm | 28° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: January to April — Honduras' warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 82/100, ~29°C / 84°F days). Shoulder season: December and May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: March, ~30°C / 86°F. Wettest: October (234 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Coxen Hole (2,764 h/yr), Tegucigalpa (2,423 h/yr), San Pedro Sula (2,266 h/yr). See every Honduras destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.