Honduras

Honduras Weather in May

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

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San Pedro Sula West Bay Tegucigalpa La Ceiba

Planning a journey to Honduras this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Honduras in May

The weather in Honduras in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Gracias at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Choluteca at 34°C (93°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Choluteca and 17°C (63°F) in Gracias. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Honduras. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Honduras, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Diamond Rock with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Choluteca with 329 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. San Pedro Sula enjoys about 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Honduras by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Honduras - and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro Sula)

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Honduras in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Honduras?

Temperature range in Honduras (May)

Precipitation variation in Honduras (May)

San Pedro Sula

In May San Pedro Sula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
220 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
Climate in San Pedro Sula →

West Bay

In May West Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
210 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in West Bay →

Tegucigalpa

In May Tegucigalpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
216 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
259 mm (10 in)
253 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
16 days
22 days
Weather conditions
very good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tegucigalpa →

West End

In May West End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
210 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in West End →

La Ceiba

In May La Ceiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
210 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro Sula 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
West Bay 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Tegucigalpa 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 259 mm (10 in)
La Ceiba 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Copán Ruinas 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Tela 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

Honduras weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Honduras in May?

In May, Honduras generally has less favorable weather conditions. San Pedro Sula sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Honduras in May?

San Pedro Sula averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Honduras get a lot of rain in May?

San Pedro Sula typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 148 mm (5.8 in) on average across Honduras.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Honduras?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Honduras due to the typically good weather in San Pedro Sula.

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

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