Climate Insights for San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo, Departamento de Copán, Honduras

Hottest
May
30°C peak
Coldest
January
16°C low
Wettest
September
303mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Jerónimo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2355mm of precipitation falls per year. San Jerónimo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Jerónimo 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 16°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Nov Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Dec Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17°
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Average
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San Jerónimo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 119mm Feb Precipitation: 79mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm May Precipitation: 178mm Jun Precipitation: 295mm Jul Precipitation: 247mm Aug Precipitation: 257mm Sep Precipitation: 303mm Oct Precipitation: 290mm Nov Precipitation: 270mm Dec Precipitation: 141mm
Precipitation

San Jerónimo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2355mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 196mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 303mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 79mm. That's 224mm less than September, 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 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: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

San Jerónimo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/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 Jerónimo, which began on March 20, 2026. San Jerónimo 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 799mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 862mm across the season with a monthly average of 287mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 339mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. 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 24°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 23°
Nov 21°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit San Jerónimo is during 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 85mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 16°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 San Jerónimo 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
16 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
295 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
290 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
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