Cortés Department Weather in May

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

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San Pedro Sula

Thinking about venturing to Cortés 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 Cortés Department in May

Cortés Department, Honduras is a region in Honduras. May in Cortés Department generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in San Pedro Sula. In Cortés Department, Honduras, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

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

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 148 mm (5.8 in) in San Pedro Sula.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, San Pedro Sula enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Cortés Department in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Cortés Department

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Cortés Department, Honduras?

San Pedro Sula

In May San Pedro Sula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
220 hours
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Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
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16 days
Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cortés Department, in Honduras.

Cortés Department weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Cortés Department, Honduras brings poor weather. In San Pedro Sula, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San Pedro Sula peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in May, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

San Pedro Sula typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 148 mm (5.8 in) on average across Cortés Department, Honduras.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in San Pedro Sula, May may not be the ideal time to visit Cortés Department, Honduras.

On average, the best time to visit Cortés Department, Honduras is in February with generally perfect weather in San Pedro Sula. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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