Tegucigalpa Weather History
Honduras · North America · Weather data 1976–today
Tegucigalpa sits 1566km from the equator, 1120m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 37.3°C, set 1998-05-13, its record low 9.5°C, set 1996-03-12.
Data through September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tegucigalpa
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Tegucigalpa?
The highest temperature in this record for Tegucigalpa is 37.3°C, measured on 1998-05-13. That is a recorded daily value from Tegucigalpa's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tegucigalpa?
The lowest temperature in this record for Tegucigalpa is 9.5°C, measured on 1996-03-12. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Tegucigalpa get a year?
Tegucigalpa averages 1466mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 159 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Tegucigalpa?
On 1998-10-31, 215.5mm fell on Tegucigalpa, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 15% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Tegucigalpa get a year?
Tegucigalpa averages 3972 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.9 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Tegucigalpa?
Across the summer months Tegucigalpa averages a daytime high near 27.4°C, while winter nights average 17.1°C. The seasons here are set from Tegucigalpa's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Tegucigalpa?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Tegucigalpa is 32 km/h, on 1988-01-28. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
