Puerto Cortes Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Puerto Cortes’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Honduras.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Puerto Cortes remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 27°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 22°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Puerto Cortes by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. May, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 220 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 218 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. It records 186 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Honduras Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Honduras. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Puerto Cortes Temperatures Compared World Wide
Puerto Cortes’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Puerto Cortes, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 83% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 27°C. In the warmest month, May, the humidity is 75% combined with an average maximum temperature of 31°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Puerto Cortes’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Puerto Cortes climate page.
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