Climate Insights for San Esteban

San Esteban, Departamento de Olancho, Honduras

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
February
17°C low
Wettest
October
223mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Esteban is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1547mm of precipitation falls per year. San Esteban receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Esteban is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, April. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Feb Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18°
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San Esteban sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 29°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 75mm Feb Precipitation: 49mm Mar Precipitation: 66mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 122mm Jun Precipitation: 207mm Jul Precipitation: 131mm Aug Precipitation: 148mm Sep Precipitation: 176mm Oct Precipitation: 223mm Nov Precipitation: 180mm Dec Precipitation: 106mm
Precipitation

San Esteban is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1547mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 223mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 49mm. That's 175mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

San Esteban is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 San Esteban, which began on March 20, 2026. San Esteban 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 487mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 580mm across the season with a monthly average of 193mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

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Sep 24°
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Nov 22°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit San Esteban is during January, February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 San Esteban 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
17 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
223 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
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