When planning a visit to Copán Department in Honduras, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 24°C (75°F) in January up to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of April. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Copán Ruinas, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Copán Department, during the months of January, February, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 26°C (79°F).
Precipitation in Copán Department varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in September with 322 mm (13 in) of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 55 mm (2.2 in). The region experiences its rainy season during June, July, August, September and October, when monthly rainfall can range from 229 mm (9 in) to 322 mm (13 in).