Climate Insights for El Olivar

Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Departamento de Cortés, Honduras

Hottest
May
33°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
September
240mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Olivar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1682mm of precipitation falls per year. El Olivar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Olivar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, 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: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

El Olivar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 69mm Feb Precipitation: 45mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm May Precipitation: 103mm Jun Precipitation: 219mm Jul Precipitation: 192mm Aug Precipitation: 200mm Sep Precipitation: 240mm Oct Precipitation: 215mm Nov Precipitation: 225mm Dec Precipitation: 89mm
Precipitation

El Olivar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1682mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 240mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 40mm. That's 200mm less than September, 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 15km/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: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

El Olivar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in El Olivar, which began on March 20, 2026. El Olivar 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. 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 680mm across the season with a monthly average of 227mm. 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. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. 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 24°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit El Olivar is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Olivar 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
69 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
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