Climate Insights for San Cristobal

Honduras

Hottest
April
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
October
216 mm rain8.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Cristobal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,153 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 216 mm of rainfall. San Cristobal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in San Cristobal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 45.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. San Cristobal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°AprMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°JunMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°NovMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°F
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San Cristobal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.San Cristobal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 91°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmMayPrecipitation: 125mmJunPrecipitation: 170mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmAugPrecipitation: 127mmSepPrecipitation: 173mmOctPrecipitation: 216mmNovPrecipitation: 139mmDecPrecipitation: 33mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 4.9inJunPrecipitation: 6.7inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inAugPrecipitation: 5inSepPrecipitation: 6.8inOctPrecipitation: 8.5inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

San Cristobal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,153 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 216 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 205 mm less than October, 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.San Cristobal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.1 in less than October, 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

San Cristobal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.San Cristobal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr25°78°F
May26°78°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit San Cristobal is during January, February, March, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, April 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.The best time to visit San Cristobal is during January, February, March, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°F. 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 San Cristobal 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Cristobal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
29 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
26 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in