El Progreso climate
El Progreso (Honduras) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,624 mm64 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Progreso climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 2169 | 2475 | 1375.4 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 883.4 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2171 | 2679 | 682.7 |
| Apr | 3492 | 2374 | 2883 | 401.6 |
| May | 3492 | 2576 | 2984 | 1014.0 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 1606.3 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1375.4 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2883 | 1425.6 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2576 | 2883 | 1696.7 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 2178.5 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2272 | 2577 | 2188.6 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2171 | 2576 | 1465.7 |
| Year | 3492 | 2169 | 2780 | 1,62464 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 58% | 3.8 | 11:18 |
| Feb | 83% | 43% | 4.9 | 11:37 |
| Mar | 77% | 42% | 5.6 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 72% | 47% | 5.8 | 12:28 |
| May | 74% | 67% | 5.5 | 12:50 |
| Jun | 80% | 73% | 5.4 | 13:02 |
| Jul | 82% | 69% | 5.5 | 12:57 |
| Aug | 82% | 66% | 5.6 | 12:38 |
| Sep | 83% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 86% | 70% | 4.4 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 88% | 65% | 3.6 | 11:23 |
| Dec | 88% | 57% | 3.6 | 11:13 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of El Progreso is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 21 °C69 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.1 °C9.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,624 mm64 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (218 mm8.6 in), the driest is April (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in April to 88% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in September to 4 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Progreso
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 31 °C88 °F with 68 mm2.7 in to 88 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (217 mm8.5 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for El Progreso
- Wetter months (June–January) — highs 2781 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2169 to 25 °C77 °F, about 166 mm6.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (February–May) — highs 2984 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 2170 to 25 °C76 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How El Progreso compares
Compared with San Pedro Sula, about 27 km to the northwest, El Progreso is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer).
Of the 11 places in Honduras covered by World Climates, El Progreso is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Honduras climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Puerto Barrios (Guatemala, Am), Chetumal (Mexico, Aw) and Belmopan (Belize, As).
Nearby places
- San Pedro Sula 27 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Choloma 29 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Puerto Cortez 49 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,783 mm70 in
- Siguatepeque 89 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
- Puerto Barrios 93 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,739 mm68 in
- La Ceiba 116 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,069 mm81 in
- Olanchito 132 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,679 mm66 in
- Tegucigalpa 160 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Progreso?
May is the warmest month in El Progreso, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Progreso?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Progreso?
November is the wettest month with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit El Progreso?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 406 m, while El Progreso lies at about 48 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.3 °C4.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.