Copán Department Weather in March

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

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Copán Ruinas Santa Rosa de Copán

Are you planning a trip a to Copán Department, Honduras in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Copán Department in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Copán Ruinas.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Rosa de Copán with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Copán Ruinas with 55 mm (2.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Copán Ruinas typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Copán Department in March

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

Temperature range in Copán Department (March)

Precipitation variation in Copán Department (March)

Copán Ruinas

In March Copán Ruinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Copán Ruinas →

Santa Rosa de Copán

In March Santa Rosa de Copán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Rosa de Copán →

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In our records: Honduras March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Honduras in our climate database (1983 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest March day in Honduras reached 43°C (109°F) in San Pedro Sula on March 11, 2010.
  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in Honduras was 11°C (52°F) in La Esperanza on March 31, 2003.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copán Ruinas 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Santa Rosa de Copán 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Copán Department weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Copán Department, Honduras typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Copán Ruinas average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

In Copán Ruinas, the average daytime high in March is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Not particularly. Copán Ruinas averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Copán Department, Honduras.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Copán Department, Honduras is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Copán Ruinas. On the other hand, the months of May, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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