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Best time to visit Honduras
The best time to travel to Honduras mainly depends on the climate. This country, due to its geographical location, has a tropical, sunny climate all year round. As well as the weather, you have to keep in mind that there are two seasons in the country: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season in this country occurs in winter and spring, that is, from the end of November until May. The rainy season then begins in June and ends in October or November, covering both summer and autumn.
On the other hand, there is a phenomenon known as the Indian Summer, which occurs between 15th July and 15th August. During these days the temperature rises considerably and there is hardly any rain, although these months do move occur in the wet season. For that reason, hurricanes also occur in Honduras, especially on the north coast between June and November.
As for average temperatures, it varies according to the region, but broadly speaking, we can conclude that there is an annual average of 31ºC on the coast, and 23ºC in the high-altitude areas.
Therefore, it could be said that the best time to travel to Honduras is during winter and spring. It would be best to prepare for your trip between the end of October and the end of April. However, to visit Roatán and the area of the north coast that overlooks the Caribbean, it is better to do it in March, April or May to avoid hurricane season.
Below let’s see when the best time is to travel to Honduras, depending on the region you plan to visit.
Best time to travel to Northern Honduras
If your trip includes the islands of Roatán, La Ceiba, Tela, Trujillo or El Progreso, and you do not know when to travel to Honduras to see these places in the best weather, take note of the following; in the north of the country, there are two types of climates - equatorial and monsoon. Above all, in the Roatán area, the best time to travel is between January and September, as well as December.
The average annual temperatures in the north of the country range between 27ºC and 31ºC, June being the warmest month and January the coolest. The most rainfall occurs between the end of September and the beginning of January; the rest of the time rainfall is very scarce. The driest period, from April to August, is when you can expect the best temperatures.
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Best time to travel to Eastern Honduras
Nature lovers will want to travel to eastern Honduras because this is where the Río Plátano Biological Reserve and Tawahka are. To travel to this Honduran region and discover the mythical White City or Moskitia, you ought to know that there are several ecosystems here.
On top of that, in vast forested areas, through mangroves, wetlands, savannas and grasslands, temperatures vary from day to night and the humidity index is close to 90%. However, the best time to travel to Honduras and soak up nature in this region is between March and May.
Best time to travel to Southern Honduras
To visit Tegucigalpa, the capital of the country, or explore Choluteca further south, the best time to travel is from January to April. The months of July, November and December are also good for visiting this region.
The average annual temperature in this area ranges from 25ºC in the coldest months, to 31ºC in the warmest. The greatest amount of rainfall is in May, June, September and October. The driest months are from November to April.
Best time to travel to Western Honduras
Every trip to Honduras must include the Mayan ruins of Copán in the west of the country, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The best time to go to this area is from February to April. During this time, the temperature is pleasant, between 17º and 30º, and there is hardly any rain.
Between May and September, on the other hand, is the wettest season, with a lot of rainfall every day. Between October and January, the rain decreases, but temperatures are still very mild.
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