San Pedro Sula climate
San Pedro Sula (Honduras) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,547 mm61 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
San Pedro Sula climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 2169 | 2474 | 1114.4 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2170 | 2576 | 843.3 |
| Mar | 3086 | 2171 | 2678 | 642.5 |
| Apr | 3290 | 2373 | 2781 | 441.7 |
| May | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1054.1 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2576 | 2882 | 1706.7 |
| Jul | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 1586.2 |
| Aug | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 1536.0 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2576 | 2781 | 1797.1 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2475 | 2679 | 1877.4 |
| Nov | 2781 | 2272 | 2577 | 1746.9 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2170 | 2475 | 1184.6 |
| Year | 3290 | 2169 | 2679 | 1,54761 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 63% | 3.7 | 11:18 |
| Feb | 83% | 50% | 4.7 | 11:37 |
| Mar | 79% | 45% | 5.4 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 75% | 48% | 5.8 | 12:28 |
| May | 78% | 69% | 5.4 | 12:51 |
| Jun | 84% | 78% | 5.3 | 13:03 |
| Jul | 85% | 76% | 5.4 | 12:58 |
| Aug | 86% | 71% | 5.5 | 12:38 |
| Sep | 87% | 73% | 5.3 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 88% | 75% | 4.3 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 88% | 70% | 3.5 | 11:23 |
| Dec | 87% | 63% | 3.5 | 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 San Pedro Sula is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 21 °C69 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.5 °C8.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,547 mm61 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (187 mm7.4 in), the driest is April (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in April to 88% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in September to 3 km/h (2 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit San Pedro Sula
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 64 mm2.5 in to 84 mm3.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (179 mm7.1 in) and humid (87% 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 San Pedro Sula
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 2781 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C76 °F, about 170 mm6.7 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 (December–May) — highs 2780 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C76 °F, about 88 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How San Pedro Sula compares
The nearest larger place is Tegucigalpa, about 181 km to the southeast. Compared with it, San Pedro Sula is on average 3.3 °C5.9 °F warmer. It receives 33% more precipitation (1,547 mm61 in vs 1,167 mm46 in). The difference is largest in June (4.9 °C8.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 11 places in Honduras. By annual mean temperature, San Pedro Sula is the 7th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Honduras climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Puerto Barrios (Guatemala, Am), Belmopan (Belize, As) and Chetumal (Mexico, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Choloma 14 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Climate in El Progreso 27 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,624 mm64 in
- Climate in Puerto Cortez 37 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,783 mm70 in
- Climate in Puerto Barrios 66 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,739 mm68 in
- Climate in Siguatepeque 103 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
- Climate in La Ceiba 136 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,069 mm81 in
- Climate in Olanchito 156 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,679 mm66 in
- Climate in Chiquimula 181 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,439 mm57 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in San Pedro Sula?
May is the warmest month in San Pedro Sula. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in San Pedro Sula?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in San Pedro Sula?
October is the wettest month with about 187 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit San Pedro Sula?
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. 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 320 m, while San Pedro Sula lies at about 90 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.