Honduras
Honduras in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Honduras in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Honduras in May?
- Ciudad Choluteca is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (95°F) in May; Siguatepeque is the coolest at 30°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Honduras in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Puerto Cortez (29°C (84°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Ciudad Choluteca
Coolest
30°
Siguatepeque
Driest
61 mm
Olanchito
Warmest sea
29°
Puerto Cortez
Across Honduras, May highs run from 30°C (85°F) (Siguatepeque) to 35°C (95°F) (Ciudad Choluteca). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Tegucigalpa.
Best places in Honduras in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Cortez | 33° | 23° | 97 mm | 29° | 74 |
| La Ceiba | 33° | 24° | 76 mm | — | 73 |
| La Ceiba | 34° | 24° | 80 mm | 29° | 71 |
| Tocoa | 34° | 24° | 83 mm | — | 64 |
| Siguatepeque | 30° | 16° | 170 mm | — | 63 |
| San Pedro de Copán | 31° | 19° | 152 mm | — | 52 |
| Tegucigalpa | 31° | 18° | 140 mm | — | 51 |
| Ciudad Choluteca | 35° | 24° | 254 mm | — | 51 |
| Choloma | 34° | 23° | 72 mm | — | 47 |
| Danlí | 32° | 20° | 104 mm | — | 46 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 33° | 19° | 154 mm | — | 46 |
| La Entrada | 33° | 20° | 124 mm | — | 45 |
| El Progreso | 34° | 23° | 99 mm | — | 44 |
| San Pedro Sula | 34° | 23° | 72 mm | — | 43 |
| Catacamas | 33° | 21° | 127 mm | — | 43 |
| Olanchito | 35° | 23° | 61 mm | — | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Honduras in May?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Siguatepeque to 35° in Ciudad Choluteca.
Can you swim in Honduras in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Puerto Cortez at about 29°.