Climate Insights for San Nicolás

San Nicolás, Departamento de Santa Bárbara, Honduras

Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
June
256mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Nicolás is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1933mm of precipitation falls per year. San Nicolás receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Nicolás 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 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° May Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18°
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San Nicolás sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 96mm Feb Precipitation: 61mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Apr Precipitation: 64mm May Precipitation: 150mm Jun Precipitation: 256mm Jul Precipitation: 190mm Aug Precipitation: 206mm Sep Precipitation: 248mm Oct Precipitation: 237mm Nov Precipitation: 231mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm
Precipitation

San Nicolás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1933mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 256mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 61mm. That's 195mm less than June, 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/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: 8km/h
Wind Speed

San Nicolás 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 9km/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. 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 Nicolás, which began on March 20, 2026. San Nicolás 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 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm 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 20 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 652mm across the season with a monthly average of 217mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 716mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. 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 20°
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Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 23°
Nov 22°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit San Nicolás 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 74mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Nicolás 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
24 °C
8 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
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