Climate
The coastal lowlands have a hot tropical climate all year round with temperatures approaching 30oC. The mountainous interior has a milder climate and in December and January temperatures hover around 18oC and it is cool at night. The rainy season runs from May to November with afternoon showers - although precipitation is more persistent on the north coast. September through to November is the hurricane season when rainfall may be heavy.
Below are two graphs showing average 24-hour temperature and rainfall for Tegucigalpa, Tela, La Ceiba and London for comparison.
Average 24-hour Temperature (in oC)
Average Rainfall (in mm)
Festivals & Holidays
The biggest festival is celebrated in Tegucigalpa, the capital, in the first week of February when pilgrims converge from all over the country to celebrate the feast-day of the Virgin de Suyapa. Carnival in La Ceiba, the Feria de San Isidro, is held in the week prior to the third Saturday in May and has a colourful array of parades and musical performances. Other fiestas worth a visit are the feast days of San Pedro Sula in late June and Punta Gorda on Roatan from 6 to 12 April.
Currency
The local currency is the Lempira. Current exchange rates are available via Google currency conversion or the OANDA currency converter. It's not advisable to try to acquire Latin American currency before travelling, if a currency is available in high street banks or exchange outlets the exchange rate is usually very poor. You can change US dollar cash or travellers cheques locally and obtain cash advances via ATMs in most towns and cities. We'd advise that you tell your bank you intend to use your card abroad before you set off.
Visas
British citizens can find up-to-date information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. Citizens of other countries should consult their embassy before travel.
Vaccinations
We recommend that you always check with your own travel clinic or health professional before you travel, for advice specific to your requirements. The NHS Fit For Travel website contains for up-to-date health advice and lists the common vaccinations for travellers to Honduras.