Honduras

Honduras Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Honduras in January.

Planning a getaway to Honduras this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Honduras in January

In January, Honduras experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Gracias at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Choluteca at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Choluteca and 14°C (57°F) in Gracias. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Pedro Sula.

For specific regional insights in Honduras, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Choluteca with an average of 2.3 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in La Ceiba with 231 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. San Pedro Sula gets approximately 187 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Honduras by month

Best Places to Visit in Honduras in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Honduras.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Honduras

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Honduras?

Temperature range in Honduras (January)

Precipitation variation in Honduras (January)

San Pedro Sula

In January San Pedro Sula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
187 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions

West Bay

In January West Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Tegucigalpa

In January Tegucigalpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
221 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions

West End

In January West End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions

La Ceiba

In January La Ceiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Honduras in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro Sula 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
West Bay 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Tegucigalpa 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
La Ceiba 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Copán Ruinas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Tela 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)

Honduras weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Honduras in January?

Expect pleasant weather across Honduras in January. The popular destination of San Pedro Sula averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Honduras in January?

In San Pedro Sula, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Honduras get a lot of rain in January?

Honduras sees substantial rainfall in January. San Pedro Sula typically averages about 137 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Honduras?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Honduras with overall pleasant weather in San Pedro Sula.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in San Pedro Sula. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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