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Copán Ruinas weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Nov–AprBest time to visit

When to go to Copán Ruinas

Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; March–May gets hot. May–Oct is wet, with afternoon rain and green hills.

Copán Ruinas weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
15°20°25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January25°C77°F16°C61°F58 mm85%Pleasant
February27°C81°F17°C63°F45 mm80%Pleasant
March30°C85°F18°C64°F38 mm73%Pleasant
April32°C90°F20°C68°F43 mm69%Pleasant
May31°C87°F21°C70°F133 mm75%Pleasant
June28°C83°F21°C70°F200 mm84%Rainy
July27°C81°F21°C69°F171 mm87%Rainy
August28°C82°F21°C69°F193 mm87%Rainy
September27°C81°F21°C69°F223 mm88%Rainy
October26°C79°F20°C68°F169 mm89%Rainy
November25°C77°F18°C64°F101 mm89%Pleasant
December25°C77°F17°C63°F63 mm88%Pleasant

Best months across Honduras

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
RoatánFeb–MaySep (29°C)
UtilaMar–JunMay (30°C)
Copán RuinasNov–AprApr (32°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Copán Ruinas?

Nov–Apr. Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; March–May gets hot. May–Oct is wet, with afternoon rain and green hills.

When is the rainy season in Copán Ruinas?

Rain peaks in September with about 223 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Oct.

What is the hottest month in Copán Ruinas?

April, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Copán Ruinas get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 16°C (61°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.