HondurasThe climate of Copán
The current climate in Copán features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Copán, Honduras.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Copán in recent years was 39°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in December 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, Copán receives 1619 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Copán runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Copán?
The best time to visit Copán for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Copán. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Copán
The climate table of Copán shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 33 | 46 | 43 | 142 | 260 | 143 | 216 | 304 | 221 | 115 | 58 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Copán, Honduras. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Copán
Yearly Temperature in Copán
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Copán, Honduras. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Copán
Total Yearly Precipitation in Copán
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Copán, Honduras. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Copán
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Average weather in Copán by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Copán. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.