AI-generatedSan Pedro Sula at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 2,272 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, San Pedro Sula is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Pedro Sula
The best time to visit San Pedro Sula is from January to March. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from September to November; the wettest month is November with 340 mm.
San Pedro Sula through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Pedro Sula in the dry season
Dec – Aug
Fair
- 27–34 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 169 rainy days in all
San Pedro Sula in the rainy season
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Sep – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:4317:32
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 05:30–06:12 · evening 17:03–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:30 · evening 17:45–17:54
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 San Pedro Sula compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in San Pedro Sula in October?
In October, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 321 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:43 – 17:32
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in San Pedro Sula
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February has the better holiday weather in San Pedro Sula: score 69 against 42. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. February has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 321 mm | 99 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Pedro Sula month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January27° · 5.9 h
In January, San Pedro Sula is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 175 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in January69February28° · 7.8 h
In February, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in February61March31° · 8.3 h
In March, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in March47April33° · 8.9 h
In April, San Pedro Sula is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in April27May34° · 8.2 h
In May, San Pedro Sula is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in May29June32° · 6.7 h
In June, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in June35July32° · 6.9 h
In July, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 224 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in July36August32° · 7.6 h
In August, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 212 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in August34September32° · 6.9 h
In September, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in September42October30° · 5.7 h
In October, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 321 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in October55November28° · 5.4 h
In November, San Pedro Sula is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 340 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in November58December27° · 5.5 h
In December, San Pedro Sula is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 199 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in San Pedro Sula.
San Pedro Sula in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Pedro Sula
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 355 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 27° | 19° | 5.9 h | 18 | 175 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 28° | 19° | 7.8 h | 13 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 31° | 20° | 8.3 h | 10 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 33° | 22° | 8.9 h | 10 | 53 |
| MayMay | 27 | 34° | 23° | 8.2 h | 17 | 122 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 32° | 23° | 6.7 h | 26 | 206 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 32° | 22° | 6.9 h | 28 | 224 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 32° | 22° | 7.6 h | 28 | 212 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 32° | 22° | 6.9 h | 27 | 239 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 21° | 5.7 h | 26 | 321 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 28° | 20° | 5.4 h | 23 | 340 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 27° | 19° | 5.5 h | 20 | 199 |
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
15.51° N, 88.03° W · 90 m · America/Tegucigalpa
Sunshine hours in San Pedro Sula
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 5.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in San Pedro Sula, 48 % 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 in San Pedro Sula: 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, San Pedro Sula has about 26 rainy days with 321 mm of rain in total.
UV index in San Pedro Sula
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 20 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 and clouds in San Pedro Sula
How breezy and how cloudy San Pedro Sula 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 San Pedro Sula typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over San Pedro Sula: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 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 and humidity in San Pedro Sula
How often the day gets hot in San Pedro Sula (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, San Pedro Sula has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 San Pedro Sula
Weather for your travel dates
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San Pedro Sula 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.
San Pedro Sula has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,500 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.
Storm season
San Pedro Sula 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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San Pedro Sula vs La Ceiba
In October La Ceiba has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 42). During the day La Ceiba is 1 °C cooler than San Pedro Sula.
| in October | San Pedro Sula | La Ceiba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 24 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jan – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about San Pedro Sula
When is the best time to visit San Pedro Sula?
The best time to visit San Pedro Sula is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Pedro Sula?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in San Pedro Sula?
The rainy season is from September to November; the wettest month is November with 340 mm. The driest month is April with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Pedro Sula get?
San Pedro Sula gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is San Pedro Sula in?
San Pedro Sula is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Pedro Sula?
A nonstop flight from London to San Pedro Sula takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,500 km.
When is hurricane season in San Pedro Sula?
San Pedro Sula 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 San Pedro Sula?
San Pedro Sula has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 27, summer holidays 36, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 59.