Tegucigalpa: When to Go

Tegucigalpa has a temperate climate and its wet season is less extreme than in the country's coastal regions. You will enjoy balmy daytime temperatures of between 24°C (75°F) and 29°C (84°F) during the dry season; indeed, it doesn't get much colder than 15°C (59°C) all year-round (and that's at night). Of course, you may prefer to stay away during the hurricane season (August to November) - while direct hits are uncommon, they do occur.

Unlike many Central American cities, Tegucigalpa is virtually deserted during Semana Santa (Holy Week), but the celebration is slowly growing in popularity. Comayagüela, just up the highway, has a larger and better celebration, but Tegus is trying to reclaim some of the tradition.

You might also like to time your visit to coincide with the Feria de la Virgin de Suyapa, a celebration of the revered Virgin de Suyapa. The actual saint's day is February 3, but the whole celebration lasts a week - masses and processions are held around the city.

Weather

This part of Honduras is relatively dry for most of the year; Tegucigalpa receives little to no rain from November through to the end of April, while the 'rainy' season is May to October. Daytime temperatures remain in the mid-20s (around 77°F) for most of the year with minimal variation. Nights can get moderately cold, dropping to around 15°C (60°F). April and May tend to be the mildest months with average temperatures of around 29°C (85°F).

Temperature (average ° C)

Rainfall (average mm)