AI-generatedCoxen Hole at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 1,519 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Coxen Hole
Coxen Hole has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Coxen Hole is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Coxen Hole
The best time to visit Coxen Hole is from February to August. In August, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February. The rainy season is from October to January; the wettest month is November with 326 mm.
Coxen Hole through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Coxen Hole in the dry season
Feb – Sep
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Coxen Hole in the rainy season
Oct – Jan
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Jun
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Coxen Hole for you.
Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – August
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3817:26
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:25–06:07 · evening 16:57–17:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:16–05:25 · evening 17:39–17:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Coxen Hole compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Coxen Hole in October?
In October, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 316 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min05:38 – 17:26
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Coxen Hole
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Coxen Hole: score 98 against 72. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April. April has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 316 mm | 30 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Coxen Hole month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January27° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In January, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 165 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in January89February28° · Sea 27° · 8.8 h
In February, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in February92March28° · Sea 27° · 9.2 h
In March, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in March98April29° · Sea 28° · 10.2 h
In April, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in April96May30° · Sea 28° · 9.5 h
In May, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in May88June30° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In June, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in June83July30° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In July, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in July83August30° · Sea 29° · 9.1 h
In August, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in August78September30° · Sea 30° · 8.3 h
In September, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in September72October29° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In October, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 316 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in October71November28° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In November, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 326 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in November72December28° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In December, Coxen Hole is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 197 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Coxen Hole.
Coxen Hole in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Coxen Hole
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in June (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 357 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 27° | 24° | 26.9° | 7.2 h | 17 | 165 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 28° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.8 h | 11 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 28° | 25° | 27.1° | 9.2 h | 9 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 29° | 26° | 27.7° | 10.2 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 96 | 30° | 27° | 28.4° | 9.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 30° | 27° | 28.9° | 8.1 h | 10 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 30° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.3 h | 15 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 30° | 26° | 29.3° | 9.1 h | 16 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 30° | 27° | 29.8° | 8.3 h | 18 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 6.6 h | 24 | 316 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 28° | 25° | 28.3° | 6.4 h | 23 | 326 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 28° | 24° | 27.5° | 6.7 h | 20 | 197 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Coxen Hole
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Coxen Hole ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 27.3° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.3° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Coxen Hole
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Coxen Hole, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Coxen Hole: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Coxen Hole has about 24 rainy days with 316 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Coxen Hole
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Coxen Hole
How breezy and how cloudy Coxen Hole is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Coxen Hole typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Coxen Hole: mostly cloudy, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Coxen Hole
How often the day gets hot in Coxen Hole (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Coxen Hole has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Coxen Hole
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Coxen Hole in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Coxen Hole has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Honduras
- Currency
- Honduran Lempira (HNL)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +504
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Coxen Hole lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Coxen Hole vs La Ceiba
In October the holiday weather in Coxen Hole and La Ceiba is about equally good (score 72 vs 70). During the day La Ceiba is 1 °C warmer than Coxen Hole. The sea is about equally warm. La Ceiba gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Coxen Hole | La Ceiba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 24 |
| Best time | Feb – Aug | Jan – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Coxen Hole ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Coxen Hole
When is the best time to visit Coxen Hole?
The best time to visit Coxen Hole is from February to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Coxen Hole?
The sea temperature in Coxen Hole ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Coxen Hole in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Coxen Hole?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Coxen Hole?
The rainy season is from October to January; the wettest month is November with 326 mm. The driest month is April with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Coxen Hole get?
Coxen Hole gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 10.2 hours a day; in November there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Coxen Hole in?
Coxen Hole is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Coxen Hole?
A nonstop flight from London to Coxen Hole takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,330 km.
When is hurricane season in Coxen Hole?
Coxen Hole lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Coxen Hole?
Coxen Hole has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 94, summer holidays 83, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 74.