Climate Insights for Bálsamo Oriental

Olanchito, Departamento de Yoro, Honduras

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
February
18°C low
Wettest
November
257mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bálsamo Oriental is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1711mm of precipitation falls per year. Bálsamo Oriental receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bálsamo Oriental is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Apr Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Bálsamo Oriental sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 121mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Mar Precipitation: 65mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm May Precipitation: 106mm Jun Precipitation: 187mm Jul Precipitation: 124mm Aug Precipitation: 145mm Sep Precipitation: 167mm Oct Precipitation: 245mm Nov Precipitation: 257mm Dec Precipitation: 149mm
Precipitation

Bálsamo Oriental is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1711mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 257mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 50mm. That's 207mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Bálsamo Oriental is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bálsamo Oriental, which began on March 20, 2026. Bálsamo Oriental is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 456mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 668mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 26°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Bálsamo Oriental is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bálsamo Oriental based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
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