Climate of Copán, Honduras
Area-weighted average across Copán. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Copán, a subdivision of Honduras, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in December to 23.9°C / 75°F in May, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in to 278 mm / 10.9 in depending on the season (1591 mm / 62.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7°C67.5°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.5°C68.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 22.4°C72.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 23.6°C74.5°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 23.9°C75°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 21.7°C71.1°F | 153 mm6″ | — |
| November | 20.6°C69.1°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| December | 19.6°C67.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Copán?
The best months to visit Copán, Honduras for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 23.9°C / 75°F, and the driest is March with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Copán?
Copán, Honduras has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in December to 23.9°C / 75°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1591 mm / 62.6 in, with the wettest month being June (278 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest March (24 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Copán?
The hottest month in Copán is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.9°C / 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Copán?
The coldest month in Copán is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
When does it rain most in Copán?
The wettest month in Copán is June, averaging about 278 mm / 10.9 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 24 mm / 0.9 in.