Best time to visit Honduras

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Honduras

Best time of year to visit Honduras

Weatherwise, the best time to visit Honduras runs from December to April. Slightly cooler temperatures and fewer rainy days make this season more favourable for sightseeing and trekking in the country. Spring offers lots of celebrations from Holy Week and Easter in March or April to La Ceiba Carnival, a Mardi-Gras style party in late May. Early summer brings the rainy season to the inland areas, but the Caribbean coast and Bay Islands still enjoy sunny days. June is a great month for spotting whale sharks off Utila island and waiting for the rain of fish with the locals. After the peak of the hurricane season in October, head to the cacao and coffee plantations to watch the harvest and to Honduras Bay Islands for baby turtles hatching.

15 THINGS TO DO IN HONDURAS (MARCH 28 - APRIL 06)

Whale Shark Season around Utila

Whale Shark Season around Utila

March–April | June–September • activity

This interesting phenomenon of whale shark aggregation gives a chance to see a few of these huge creatures at the same time

Diving

Diving

year round (best March–May) • activity

Honduras is a diving Mecca with a pirate pedigree

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter

March 24–31, 2024 • event

Easter festivities are not complete without colorful carpets covering the main streets of Comayagua and Tegucigalpa

Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding

February–August • activity

Rise out of the beautiful, crystal-clear Caribbean waters by kite

Coffee Harvest

Coffee Harvest

October–March • food

Find out how coffee is grown, collected, and processed

Ziplining on Roatán

Ziplining on Roatán

March–September • activity

Try this unforgettable experience of flying over the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean!

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

November–April • nature

Excellent bird watching in the quiet locale of Lake Yojoa

Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking

Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking

July–March • activity

If you are looking for the best whitewater rafting and kayaking, Rio Cangrejal is a popular site for thrill-seekers

Horseback Riding on Roatán

Horseback Riding on Roatán

March–September • activity

Enjoy jungle scenery and the beaches of Roatan atop a horse!

Cacao Harvest

Cacao Harvest

September–March • food

Ancient Aztecs called cocoa the "food of the gods"

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

December–May • activity

Honduras is a perfect place for a mountain bike adventures!

Mayan Ruins in Copán

Mayan Ruins in Copán

all year round (best November–April) • activity

This once beautiful city, even in ruins now, illustrates the peak of the Mayan civilisation's achievements

Cashew

Cashew

December–April • food

Cashew nuts stand out from the variety of nuts with their unusual shape in the form of a comma

Fishing

Fishing

October–July • activity

This exciting fishing for unusual fish is available only in Honduras!

Hiking

Hiking

December–March • activity

Discover the mysteries of Honduras while walking through deserted and unexplored trails

8 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

La Ceiba Carnival (Carnaval de la Ceiba)

La Ceiba Carnival (Carnaval de la Ceiba)

out of rangeMay 11–24, 2024 • event

This unique fair in La Ceiba is very similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Feria Juniana (June Fair)

Feria Juniana (June Fair)

out of rangeJune • event

Join this vibrant celebration in San Pedro Sula during the whole month of June

Sea Turtle Nesting and Hatching

Sea Turtle Nesting and Hatching

out of rangeAugust–October (nesting) | October–December (hatching) • nature

See how volunteers care for the turtles' eggs and babies during the summer breeding season

Lluvia de Peces (Rain of Fish)

Lluvia de Peces (Rain of Fish)

out of rangeMay or June • nature

On the eve of this natural phenomenon, the sky is tightened by clouds, strong winds blow, rain pours, and there is plenty of thunder and lightning

Nacatamales

Nacatamales

out of rangeDecember 24–December 25 • food

A favourite delicious food throughout Central America, especially in Honduras

Maíz (Corn) Season

Maíz (Corn) Season

out of rangeMay–November • food

Try some tustacas, empanadas, tamales, pozol, tamalitos, tortillas, and famous donuts made from golden corn, a staple food of Honduras

Rambutan

Rambutan

out of rangeAugust–December • food

Rambutan is a sweet and sour fruit, quite pleasant with a bright scent

SunJam Festival

SunJam Festival

out of range2018 (cancelled) • event

One of the largest techno music events in Latin America

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