AI-generatedTegucigalpa at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,037 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 944 m
Climate in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while November is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Tegucigalpa is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
05:3917:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:26–06:08 · evening 17:01–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 17:43–17:51
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.
What is the weather like in Tegucigalpa in October?
In October, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 182 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min05:39 – 17:30
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Tegucigalpa
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Tegucigalpa
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 5.1 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Tegucigalpa, 43 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tegucigalpa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Tegucigalpa: 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, Tegucigalpa has about 20 rainy days with 182 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tegucigalpa
How breezy and how cloudy Tegucigalpa 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 Tegucigalpa typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Tegucigalpa: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 Tegucigalpa
How often the day gets hot in Tegucigalpa (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, Tegucigalpa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tegucigalpa
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 (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in May (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 131 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 91 | 26° | 16° | 6.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 28° | 17° | 6.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 30° | 18° | 7.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 31° | 20° | 7.3 h | 5 | 28 |
| MayMay | 47 | 29° | 20° | 5.9 h | 17 | 173 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 27° | 19° | 5.5 h | 22 | 193 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 27° | 19° | 6.4 h | 16 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 28° | 19° | 6.5 h | 18 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 27° | 19° | 5.8 h | 22 | 178 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 26° | 19° | 5.1 h | 20 | 182 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 25° | 17° | 5.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 25° | 17° | 5.9 h | 3 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
14.08° N, 87.21° W · 944 m · America/Tegucigalpa
Best time to visit Tegucigalpa
The best time to visit Tegucigalpa is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 193 mm.
Tegucigalpa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tegucigalpa in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Tegucigalpa in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 115 rainy days in all
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tegucigalpa
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January has the better holiday weather in Tegucigalpa: score 91 against 57. Daytime highs are about the same. January has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 91better |
| Day high | 26° | 26° |
| Night low | 19° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 182 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Tegucigalpa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January26° · 6 h
In January, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in January87February28° · 7 h
In February, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in February77March30° · 7 h
In March, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in March64April31° · 7 h
In April, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in April47May29° · 6 h
In May, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in May58June27° · 6 h
In June, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 193 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in June65July27° · 6 h
In July, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 90 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in July57August28° · 7 h
In August, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in August57September27° · 6 h
In September, Tegucigalpa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in September57October26° · 5 h
In October, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 182 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in October79November25° · 5 h
In November, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
Tegucigalpa in November90December25° · 6 h
In December, Tegucigalpa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tegucigalpa.
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Tegucigalpa vs. San Salvador
In October the holiday weather in Tegucigalpa and San Salvador is about equally good (score 57 vs. 55). During the day San Salvador is 1 °C warmer than Tegucigalpa.
| in October | Tegucigalpa | San Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Tegucigalpa 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.
Tegucigalpa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,560 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
Tegucigalpa 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Tegucigalpa
When is the best time to visit Tegucigalpa?
The best time to visit Tegucigalpa is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tegucigalpa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. November is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Tegucigalpa?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 193 mm. The driest month is February with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tegucigalpa get?
Tegucigalpa gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.3 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Tegucigalpa in?
Tegucigalpa uses the time zone America/Tegucigalpa, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tegucigalpa?
A nonstop flight from London to Tegucigalpa takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,560 km.
When is hurricane season in Tegucigalpa?
Tegucigalpa 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 Tegucigalpa?
Tegucigalpa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 91.
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