Climate Insights for Gracias

Gracias, Departamento de Lempira, Honduras

Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
January
15°C low
Wettest
June
249mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gracias is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1533mm of precipitation falls per year. Gracias receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gracias 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 15°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Feb Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Apr Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 18° May Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Nov Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Dec Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16°
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Average
Min

Gracias sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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: 72mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 36mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm May Precipitation: 115mm Jun Precipitation: 249mm Jul Precipitation: 125mm Aug Precipitation: 159mm Sep Precipitation: 238mm Oct Precipitation: 198mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm
Precipitation

Gracias is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1533mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 249mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 36mm. That's 213mm less than June, 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: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Gracias is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 Gracias, which began on March 20, 2026. Gracias 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 532mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 602mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm 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 19°
Feb 20°
Mar 22°
Apr 24°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 22°
Nov 21°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Gracias is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Gracias 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
15 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
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