When to go · Lake Yojoa
Lake Yojoa in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Honduras overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Honduras overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Lake YojoaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Western highlands, Honduras · Copán Ruinas, Gracias, Lake Yojoafine
Mild at 600–1,500 m; afternoon storms May–Oct; smoke from field burning in April.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Honduras overall
- Medium
- Prices · Honduras overall
- Medium
Honduras overall: Hot and calm seas; La Ceiba Carnival (check date).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lake Yojoa, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy afternoon downpours).
January: Inside Lake Yojoa's best window: Nov–Apr.
Lake Yojoa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen