Copán Department Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Copán Department, Honduras in August.

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Copán Ruinas Santa Rosa de Copán

Planning a trip to Copán Department, Honduras this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Copán Department in August

Copán Department, Honduras is a region in Honduras. August in Copán Department generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Copán Ruinas.

To explore the conditions in Copán Department, Honduras in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Rosa de Copán with an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Copán Ruinas with 246 mm (9.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Copán Department in August

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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 Copán Department

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Copán Department, Honduras?

Temperature range in Copán Department (August)

Precipitation variation in Copán Department (August)

Copán Ruinas

In August Copán Ruinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Copán Ruinas →

Santa Rosa de Copán

In August Santa Rosa de Copán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Santa Rosa de Copán →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Copán Department in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copán Ruinas 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Santa Rosa de Copán 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)

Copán Department weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Copán Department, Honduras in August?

Copán Department, Honduras typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Copán Ruinas average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Copán Department, Honduras in August?

Copán Ruinas averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Copán Department, Honduras get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Copán Department, Honduras peaks during August. Copán Ruinas averages roughly 246 mm (9.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Copán Department, Honduras?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Copán Ruinas, August may not be the ideal time to visit Copán Department, Honduras.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Copán Ruinas. The weather in May, June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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