Puerto Cortez climate
Puerto Cortez (Honduras) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,783 mm70 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Puerto Cortez climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 2374 | 2576 | 1475.8 |
| Feb | 2780 | 2475 | 2577 | 1064.2 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2475 | 2679 | 773.0 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 481.9 |
| May | 3085 | 2679 | 2882 | 1074.2 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2781 | 2883 | 1807.1 |
| Jul | 2985 | 2780 | 2882 | 1736.8 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2781 | 2883 | 1636.4 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2781 | 2883 | 1797.1 |
| Oct | 2983 | 2679 | 2781 | 2228.8 |
| Nov | 2781 | 2577 | 2679 | 2268.9 |
| Dec | 2680 | 2475 | 2577 | 1566.1 |
| Year | 3085 | 2374 | 2780 | 1,78370 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 58% | 3.8 | 11:17 |
| Feb | 83% | 43% | 4.9 | 11:36 |
| Mar | 80% | 42% | 5.6 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 80% | 47% | 5.8 | 12:29 |
| May | 81% | 67% | 5.5 | 12:52 |
| Jun | 83% | 73% | 5.4 | 13:04 |
| Jul | 83% | 69% | 5.5 | 12:59 |
| Aug | 83% | 66% | 5.6 | 12:39 |
| Sep | 83% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 83% | 70% | 4.4 | 11:45 |
| Nov | 83% | 65% | 3.6 | 11:22 |
| Dec | 84% | 57% | 3.6 | 11:11 |
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 Puerto Cortez is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.7 °C6.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,783 mm70 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (226 mm8.9 in), the driest is April (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in April to 84% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Puerto Cortez
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 48 mm1.9 in to 77 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (222 mm8.8 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Puerto Cortez
- Wetter months (June–December) — highs 2680 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, about 186 mm7.3 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 (January–May) — highs 2679 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 2374 to 26 °C79 °F, about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Puerto Cortez compares
The nearest larger place is San Pedro Sula, about 37 km to the south. Compared with it, Puerto Cortez is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer. It receives 15% more precipitation (1,783 mm70 in vs 1,547 mm61 in). The difference is largest in November (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 11 places in Honduras. By annual mean temperature, Puerto Cortez is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Honduras climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Puerto Barrios (Guatemala, Am), Kendari (Indonesia, Af) and Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Choloma 24 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Climate in San Pedro Sula 37 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Climate in El Progreso 49 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,624 mm64 in
- Climate in Puerto Barrios 72 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,739 mm68 in
- Climate in La Ceiba 123 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,069 mm81 in
- Climate in Siguatepeque 137 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
- Climate in Olanchito 150 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,679 mm66 in
- Climate in Belmopan 182 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,644 mm65 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Puerto Cortez?
September is the warmest month in Puerto Cortez. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Puerto Cortez?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 26 °C (79 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Puerto Cortez?
November is the wettest month with about 226 mm (8.9 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Puerto Cortez?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and 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. The gaps are largest 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 66 m, while Puerto Cortez lies at about 10 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.