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San Pedro Sula in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (wettest), and the hottest stretch Apr–May.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Honduras overall
Prices
Medium
Honduras overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Pedro Sula

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (wettest), and the hottest stretch Apr–May.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • San Pedro SulaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 days

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 San Pedro Sula, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (wettest), and the hottest stretch Apr–May.

January: Inside San Pedro Sula's best window: Dec–Apr (drier, cooler).

San Pedro Sula: 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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