Valle Department, Honduras
Amapala
Amapala is a small town in Valle Department, Honduras, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,743. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population12,743
Local time08:49
13.29° N, 87.65° WElevation 25 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month263mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Amapala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:43 · 17:2811 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 14:59Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in July
Coolest month26°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthSeptember
395 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Weather in Amapala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 71%
Today22 Oct31°28°0.6 mm
Fri23 Oct29°28°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct30°27°1.7 mm
Sun25 Oct30°26°1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°
Tue27 Oct30°26°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°
Thu29 Oct29°26°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°26°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°1 mm
When to go to Amapala
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 74 | 68 | 56 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 70 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 274 | 290 | 180 | 253 | 395 | 263 | 46 | 6 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 4 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Amapala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Amapala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Honduras seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Amapala
Earthquakes around Amapala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950243magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record90within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Usulután 41 km ↙2001 · 112 km
7.3La Unión 95 km ↓2014 · 99 km
6.6Cojutepeque 5 km ↓2001 · 145 km
6.5La Unión 65 km ↙2023 · 72 km
Tropical storms · Amapala
Towns and villages around Amapala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Caracol1.3 kmSan Pablo2 kmSan José del Cerro2.3 kmLa Ceibita2.4 kmEl Pajal2.4 kmPlaya Grande2.6 kmGualorita2.9 kmEl Bramador3.1 kmRaspa Culo3.1 kmHacienda El Carmen3.1 kmEl Porvenir3.2 kmEl Jocote3.2 kmManglitos3.3 kmLos Terneros3.6 kmCoyolito3.7 kmLas Pelonas3.8 kmEl Ojustillo3.9 kmEl Espino4 kmLa Rajada4.2 kmEl Ojochal4.4 kmPlaya Negra4.5 kmLas Ahogadas4.6 kmEl Coyolarón4.7 kmPuente de Tablas4.7 kmPunta Honda4.8 kmLos Llanitos4.8 kmPunta Novillo5 kmIslitas5.1 kmPiedra del Pichingo5.3 kmLa Poza5.5 kmMallén5.6 kmLas Piletas6 kmLa Flor6.1 kmEl Zope6.1 kmPuerta de Sierra6.9 kmSan Carlos7.4 kmJoya Grande7.7 kmLos Langues8.1 kmPuerto Grande8.1 kmJocote8.1 kmGallinero8.1 kmPalin8.4 kmEl Caguano8.8 kmLos Guatales8.9 kmLa Negra10 kmEl Moray10 km
Amapala from above
Around Amapala17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Nacaome RiverNature16 kmSirama RiverNature24 kmTiger IslandNature3.4 kmIsla Zacate GrandeNature5.6 kmConejo IslandNature11 kmIsla ZacatilloNature12 kmIsla Martín PérezNature9.4 kmIsla GüegüensiNature11 kmConchaguaMountain21 kmCosigüinaMountain37 kmTiger IslandMountain3.4 kmIsla Zacate GrandeMountain5.6 kmConchagüitaMountain14 kmLa UniónPlace21 kmAgua FríaPlace23 kmEl TularPlace24 kmEl CuboleroPlace19 km
Getting to Amapala
Toncontín AirportTGU
98 kmPalmerola International AirportXPL
121 kmEl Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSAL
153 kmPlaces near Amapala
Places with a climate like Amapala
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Amapala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Amapala.
What is the hottest month in Amapala?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Amapala?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Amapala?
September is the wettest month with about 395 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Amapala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.