Copán Department Weather in January

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

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Copán Ruinas Santa Rosa de Copán

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

What to Expect in Copán Department in January

Copán Department, Honduras is a region in Honduras. January 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. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Copán Ruinas.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Rosa de Copán with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Copán Ruinas with 85 mm (3.3 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 January

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

Temperature range in Copán Department (January)

Precipitation variation in Copán Department (January)

Copán Ruinas

In January 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 perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Copán Ruinas →

Santa Rosa de Copán

In January Santa Rosa de Copán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Rosa de Copán →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copán Ruinas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Santa Rosa de Copán 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Copán Department weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Copán Department, Honduras brings perfect weather. In Copán Ruinas, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

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

Copán Ruinas averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Copán Department, Honduras. Copán Ruinas averages only about 85 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Copán Department, Honduras. Typically, the climate in Copán Ruinas is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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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