January weather forecast
Honduras

January in Honduras marks the height of the dry season, making it one of the most favorable times for travelers. The weather conditions during this month vary depending on the region, with notable differences between the coastal areas, central highlands, and interior lowlands.

In the capital city, Tegucigalpa, located in the central highlands, the average temperature in January varies from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). This region experiences relatively dry conditions with only occasional rainfall, typically lower than 20mm (0.79") for the month.

In the coastal regions along the Caribbean Sea, including the city of La Ceiba, temperatures are generally higher in January. The average temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Although this is the dry season, these areas can still receive intermittent showers due to their proximity to the sea.

Contrarily, the city of San Pedro Sula, located in the interior lowlands, experiences temperatures between 18°C (64.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). This region sees a slightly higher amount of rainfall compared to Tegucigalpa, averaging 30mm (1.18") for the month.

When compared to December, January presents similar weather conditions, with mild temperatures and minimal rainfall. However, the transition into February often sees a marginal increase in both temperature and rainfall across the country. Despite these variations, January remains a pleasant month for outdoor activities and sightseeing in Honduras.

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• Tegucigalpa - January »
  Transitioning from December to January, Tegucigalpa observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month. January, February, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Tegucigalpa.
• San Pedro Sula - January »
  During January and December, San Pedro Sula experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F). In San Pedro Sula, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• La Ceiba - January »
  On the last day of January, in La Ceiba sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:44 CST. The year in La Ceiba starts with the month of January, which has noticeable climate parameters compared to adjacent months.
• Choloma - January »
  In Choloma, in January, during 21.7 rainfall days, 106mm (4.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest humidity in Choloma are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
• El Progreso - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in El Progreso are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 89%. The months with the lowest UV index in El Progreso are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Comayagua - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Comayagua are January, February, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Comayagua, in January, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
• Puerto Cortes - January »
  In Puerto Cortes, Honduras, during January, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation. Puerto Cortes witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low of 19.1°C (66.4°F).
• La Lima - January »
  January, like December, in La Lima is another warm winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F). The months with the highest humidity in La Lima are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
• Danli - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Danli are January and February Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Danli are January and February Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of rain.
• Choluteca - January »
  On the first day of January in Choluteca sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:32. The month with the least rainfall in Choluteca, Honduras, is January, when 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically aggregated.