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Honduras in March

Great month. Dry on the islands, clear water; whale sharks off Utila (Mar–Apr and later, check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
High
Honduras
Prices
High
Honduras

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Honduras

Dry on the islands, clear water; whale sharks off Utila (Mar–Apr and later, check).

Is another month better than March?

No other month rates higher than March for Honduras in this guide.

Weather in March

  • Bay Islands and Caribbean coast · Roatán, Utila, La Ceiba, Telabest weather

    Unlike the Pacific side, rain peaks Oct–Jan with cold fronts; Feb–Aug is drier. Hurricane risk Jun–Nov.

  • Western highlands · Copán Ruinas, Gracias, Lake Yojoabest weather

    Mild at 600–1,500 m; afternoon storms May–Oct; smoke from field burning in April.

  • South and Pacific · Choluteca, Gulf of Fonsecahot

    Very hot lowlands; few visitors.

  • Caribbean Honduras: Bay Islands · Roatán, Útila, Guanajabest weather

    Drier and breezier than the mainland; rain showers pass quickly. September–October is the hurricane window.

  • Caribbean Honduras: Mainland coast · Omoa to Trujillo and the Mosquitiafine

    Wetter than the islands most of the year; the east (La Mosquitia) is wettest and hardest to reach.

  • Honduran Highlands: Western highlands (Copán, Gracias, Santa Rosa) · 1,000–1,500 mbest weather

    Dry, cool mornings Nov–Apr; afternoon showers May–Oct. Evenings need a layer year-round.

  • Honduran Highlands: Central highlands (Tegucigalpa, Comayagua, Lake Yojoa) · 600–1,000 mbest weather

    Warmer and drier than the west; Tegucigalpa hits the low 30s °C in the dry season.

  • Pacific Honduras: Choluteca plain and Gulf of Fonseca · Choluteca, San Lorenzo, Isla del Tigrebest weather

    Dry season roughly December–April; the rains run May–October. The south stays hot all year — check current conditions before you go.

  • Roatán29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cayos Cochinos29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Comayagua32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Copán Ruinas30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Corquin30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • El Progreso33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gracias30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Guanaja29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Isla del Tigre35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days
  • Juticalpa33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • La Ceiba31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days
  • La Entrada30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • La Esperanza24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lake Yojoa30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ocotepeque30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Omoa30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Puerto Cortes30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • San Pedro Sula33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Santa Rosa de Copán30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tegucigalpa30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tela32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Trujillo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Útila30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Semana Santa big impact

    Mar–Apr (check)

    Beaches and islands full; Comayagua sawdust carpets; offices closed Thu–Fri or longer.

  • Dry season and peak dive season

    Feb – May · Roatán

    Calm seas, high demand: book boats, rooms and taxis ahead.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Honduras
High
Prices · Honduras
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Honduras, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Crowds

    Mar: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 2

    Feb: 1

March: Dry on the islands, clear water; whale sharks off Utila (Mar–Apr and later, check).

February: Drying out on the coast; good for Copán.

Honduras: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • Bay Islands and Caribbean coast

    Best weather of the year (Roatán, Utila, La Ceiba, Tela)

  • Western highlands

    Best weather of the year (Copán Ruinas, Gracias, Lake Yojoa)

  • Roatán

    Dry and hot; good diving.

  • Cayos Cochinos

    Best months: Mar–Aug

  • Comayagua

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

  • Copán Ruinas

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

  • Corquin

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • El Progreso

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Gracias

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)

  • Guanaja

    Best months: Mar–Aug

  • Isla del Tigre

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

  • Juticalpa

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler)