Copán Department Weather in May

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

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Copán Ruinas Santa Rosa de Copán

Thinking about venturing to Copán Department, Honduras this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Copán Department in May

Copán Department, Honduras is a region in Honduras. May in Copán Department generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Copán Ruinas. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Santa Rosa de Copán with an average of 156 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Copán Ruinas with 181 mm (7.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Copán Department in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Copán Department, Honduras?

Temperature range in Copán Department (May)

Precipitation variation in Copán Department (May)

Copán Ruinas

In May Copán Ruinas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Copán Ruinas →

Santa Rosa de Copán

In May Santa Rosa de Copán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
13 days
22 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Santa Rosa de Copán →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copán Ruinas 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Santa Rosa de Copán 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Copán Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Copán Department, Honduras brings poor weather. In Copán Ruinas, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Copán Department, Honduras during May range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Copán Ruinas.

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

Rainfall in Copán Department, Honduras peaks during May. Copán Ruinas averages roughly 181 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Copán Ruinas. In contrast, May, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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