Weather in May in Honduras
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 is the weather like in Honduras in May?
May in Honduras generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Gracias at 28°C and very warm in Choluteca at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Choluteca and 17°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Choluteca with 329 mm.For a more detailed look at Honduras's conditions throughout the year, check out our Honduras climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Honduras?
San Pedro Sula
In May San Pedro Sula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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West Bay
In May West Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tegucigalpa
In May Tegucigalpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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West End
In May West End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Ceiba
In May La Ceiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Honduras?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in San Pedro Sula, May might be a good time to visit Honduras.
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 June, July, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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