Honduras
Country · Americas, Central America
Honduras is a country in Central America, bordering El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Its capital is Tegucigalpa, and it covers an area of 112,492 square kilometers with a population of about 11 million.
Highlights
This site covers two major UNESCO World Heritage sites in Honduras. The ruins of Copán offer historical insight, while the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve showcases the country's natural environment. Other notable locations include the Fortaleza de San Fernando, La Tigra National Park, and Pico Bonito National Park.
Food and drink
A traditional dish found in Honduras is the baleada.
When to go
The climate in the capital, Tegucigalpa, features distinct wet and dry seasons. January through March are the driest months, with daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 29 °C and minimal rainfall. From May through October, rainfall increases significantly, reaching up to 26 days of rain in September. Temperatures remain relatively consistent throughout the year, with highs between 24 °C and 30 °C.
Practical notes
The currency is the Honduran lempira. Spanish is the official language. The time zone is UTC−06:00. Electrical outlets use plugs A and B with a voltage of 110 V, and traffic moves on the right side of the road.
Food and drink to try in Honduras
- Baleada
Top sights in Honduras
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 210 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 13 | 20 | 47 | 173 | 210 | 137 | 158 | 204 | 168 | 52 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tegucigalpa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Fortaleza de San Fernando
- La Tigra National Park
- Pico Bonito National Park