Climate Insights for Somoto

Honduras

Hottest
March
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
September
344 mm rain13.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Somoto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,855 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 344 mm of rainfall. Somoto is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Somoto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 73 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 13.6 in of rainfall. Somoto is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 18°AprMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°JulMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°AugMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°F
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Somoto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Somoto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 89°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmMayPrecipitation: 285mmJunPrecipitation: 335mmJulPrecipitation: 140mmAugPrecipitation: 227mmSepPrecipitation: 344mmOctPrecipitation: 294mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmDecPrecipitation: 16mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 11.2inJunPrecipitation: 13.2inJulPrecipitation: 5.5inAugPrecipitation: 9inSepPrecipitation: 13.6inOctPrecipitation: 11.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Somoto is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,855 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 344 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 342 mm less than September, 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.Somoto is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 13.5 in less than September, 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Somoto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Somoto 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 January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr25°76°F
May24°75°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Somoto is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Somoto is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. 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 Somoto 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 Somoto 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 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
227 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
344 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
294 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in