Olanchito climate
Olanchito (Honduras) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,679 mm66 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Olanchito climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 2069 | 2374 | 1646.4 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2069 | 2476 | 1014.0 |
| Mar | 3086 | 2170 | 2678 | 783.1 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 461.8 |
| May | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 943.7 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1395.5 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 1214.8 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1285.0 |
| Sep | 3189 | 2475 | 2882 | 1505.9 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2374 | 2679 | 2379.3 |
| Nov | 2882 | 2272 | 2577 | 2499.8 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2170 | 2475 | 1726.8 |
| Year | 3391 | 2069 | 2679 | 1,67966 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89% | 60% | 3.9 | 11:18 |
| Feb | 84% | 47% | 4.8 | 11:37 |
| Mar | 78% | 44% | 5.6 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 72% | 50% | 5.9 | 12:28 |
| May | 74% | 68% | 5.4 | 12:51 |
| Jun | 80% | 75% | 5.3 | 13:02 |
| Jul | 81% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:58 |
| Aug | 80% | 64% | 5.6 | 12:38 |
| Sep | 81% | 67% | 5.5 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 86% | 72% | 4.4 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 89% | 67% | 3.7 | 11:23 |
| Dec | 89% | 61% | 3.7 | 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 Olanchito is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 20 °C69 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5 °C9 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,679 mm66 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 39% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (249 mm9.8 in), the driest is April (46 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in April to 89% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) 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 Olanchito
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–April: average highs of 28 °C83 °F to 33 °C91 °F with 46 mm1.8 in to 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (237 mm9.3 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 Olanchito
- Wetter months (September–January) — highs 2780 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 2069 to 24 °C75 °F, about 195 mm7.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (February–August) — highs 2883 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2069 to 24 °C75 °F, about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Olanchito compares
Compared with La Ceiba, about 38 km to the northwest, Olanchito is on average 0.9 °C1.5 °F cooler and receives 19% less precipitation (1,679 mm66 in vs 2,069 mm81 in). The difference is largest in November (1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler).
Of the 11 places in Honduras covered by World Climates, Olanchito is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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), Belmopan (Belize, As) and Villahermosa (Mexico, Am).
Nearby places
- La Ceiba 38 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,069 mm81 in
- Tocoa 65 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,604 mm63 in
- Catacamas 101 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,204 mm47 in
- El Progreso 132 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,624 mm64 in
- Choloma 148 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Puerto Cortez 150 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,783 mm70 in
- San Pedro Sula 156 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Danlí 161 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,122 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Olanchito?
May is the warmest month in Olanchito, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Olanchito?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in Olanchito?
November is the wettest month with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Olanchito?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–April.
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 555 m, while Olanchito lies at about 158 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.6 °C4.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.