Copán Department Weather in December

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

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Copán Ruinas Santa Rosa de Copán

Planning a getaway to Copán Department, Honduras this December 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 Copán Department in December

Copán Department, Honduras is a region in Honduras. December in Copán Department generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Copán Ruinas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Copán Department, Honduras, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Rosa de Copán with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Copán Ruinas with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Explore Copán Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Copán Department - and find the best time to visit. (based on Copán Ruinas)

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October27°C (81°F) November25°C (77°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Copán Department in December

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

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Copán Department, Honduras?

Temperature range in Copán Department (December)

Precipitation variation in Copán Department (December)

Copán Ruinas

In December Copán Ruinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Copán Ruinas →

Santa Rosa de Copán

In December Santa Rosa de Copán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Santa Rosa de Copán →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Copán Department, in Honduras.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copán Ruinas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Santa Rosa de Copán 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Copán Department weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Copán Department, Honduras typically experiences excellent weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Copán Ruinas average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Copán Department, Honduras during December range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Copán Ruinas.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Copán Department, Honduras during December, with Copán Ruinas averaging close to 92 mm (3.6 in).

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

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Copán Department, Honduras with overall excellent weather in Copán Ruinas. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly excellent weather in Copán Ruinas. In contrast, May, June and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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