Climate Insights for La Playona

El Paraíso, Departamento de Copán, Honduras

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
June
336mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Playona is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2504mm of precipitation falls per year. La Playona receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Playona 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 19°C.

Temperature

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

La Playona sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 147mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Apr Precipitation: 57mm May Precipitation: 142mm Jun Precipitation: 336mm Jul Precipitation: 307mm Aug Precipitation: 281mm Sep Precipitation: 313mm Oct Precipitation: 273mm Nov Precipitation: 287mm Dec Precipitation: 177mm
Precipitation

La Playona is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2504mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 336mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 57mm. That's 278mm 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/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: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

La Playona 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 La Playona, which began on March 20, 2026. La Playona 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 January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 924mm across the season with a monthly average of 308mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 874mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 418mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 24°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 26°
Oct 25°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit La Playona 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 92mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°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 La Playona 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
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
281 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
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