When to Go to Honduras
To get the most out of your next adventure it makes sense to consider some of the very local factors that combine to make up what you feel is the best time to travel to a destination. Many of these factors are very personal - some people prefer to travel when the weather is not too hot, or sites too crowded - others prefer to travel when a traditional local event is taking place. Taking into account the dates of public holidays can also make sense as these may have an impact on opening times of attractions, shops and restaurants, or might affect public transport or other services. Conversely public holidays can be a time of great local festivities and celebrations providing a feast of local expressionism and culture.
Climate
The climate is tropical with cooler, more temperate weather in the mountains. The north coast is very hot with rain throughout the year, and though the offshore breezes cools the climate, the sun is very strong. The dry season is from November to April and the wet season runs from May to October.
Seasonality
Honduras offers a favourable tropical climate all year round, being hot and humid in the north, hot and dry in the south and cooler in the central highland regions. November to April is the dry season although you can travel during the wet season from May to October but a raincoat and umbrella is required. The most popular time to visit is between February and April.
If you plan to study at one of the Spanish schools consider visiting between September and May as the summer months become very busy.
National Holidays
| Date |
Description |
| 15 Sep 08 |
Independence Day |
| 03 Oct 08 |
Soldier's Day |
| 12 Oct 08 |
Americas' Day |
| 21 Oct 08 |
Armed Forces Day |
| 25 Dec 08 |
Christmas Day |
| 01 Jan 09 |
New Year's Day |
| 09 Apr 09 |
Maundy Thursday |
| 10 Apr 09 |
Easter to the 13th April |
| 14 Apr 09 |
Day of the Americas |
| 01 May 09 |
Labour Day |
National Events
| Event |
Occurs |
Description |
| Fiesta de San Isidro |
17th - 24th May 2008 |
This carnival takes place each year in La Ceiba in honour of the city's patron saint. Festivities last a week and feature lavishly-costumed parades, music, dancing and a huge parade. |
| Fiesta of San Antonio |
10th – 15th June 2008 |
Takes place in Tela. A week-long Fiesta of San Antonio, the main carnival is on the 14th June. |
| Feria Juniana |
29th June – 4th July 2008 |
A week of celebrations in San Pedro Sula in honour of Saint Juniana. The finale of the annual Feria Juniana celebrations is her own feast day on 29th June. The Feria Juniana is one of the biggest parties in Honduras, with a week of carnival, parades and music. Dance and music performances take place on a mobile stage in the downtown area, with the main procession heading down Avenida Circunvalación. |
| Sunjam Utila |
8th August 2008 |
One of the most isolated music events in the world, Sunjam Utila on the deserted island of Water Cay, is a 24-hour beach party with music by top Hispanic and North American DJs. |
| Honduras Independence Day |
15th September 2008 |
Honduras celebrates its independence from the Spanish in style with parades effectively stopping the traffic in all major towns across the country. |
