Best Time to Visit Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán, Honduras
Santa Rosa de Copán is at its sunniest and driest in January–April.
The best time to visit Santa Rosa de Copán for sunny, dry weather is January–April — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January to 22.8°C / 73°F in May, with rainfall from 22 mm / 0.9 in (March) to 268 mm / 10.6 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán, Honduras's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santa Rosa de Copán's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5°C65.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.5°C67.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.4°C70.5°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.6°C72.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Rosa de Copán?
The best time to visit Santa Rosa de Copán for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 22.8°C / 73°F, and the driest is March with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Rosa de Copán's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santa Rosa de Copán?
The rainy season at Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 139 mm / 5.5 in. The wettest single month is September (268 mm / 10.6 in).
What is the driest month in Santa Rosa de Copán?
The driest month in Santa Rosa de Copán is March, averaging about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.4°C / 70.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santa Rosa de Copán?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santa Rosa de Copán — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 268 mm / 10.6 in in September, and the coldest month averages 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
Is Santa Rosa de Copán climate different from Honduras overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santa Rosa de Copán figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Honduras figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Santa Rosa de Copán specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.