Choluteca Department, Honduras
Barrancones
Barrancones is a locality in Choluteca Department, Honduras, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time04:14
13.28° N, 87.47° WElevation 8 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month275mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Barrancones at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:43 · 17:2611 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:01Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in April
Coolest month25°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthSeptember
398 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Weather in Barrancones
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 79%
Today25 Oct31°25°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°
Tue27 Oct31°24°
Wed28 Oct31°25°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°
Fri30 Oct30°25°
Sat31 Oct30°26°
Sun1 Nov32°25°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov31°25°5.2 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°4.9 mm
When to go to Barrancones
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 | 70 | 65 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 40 | 47 | 62 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 11 | 38 | 286 | 291 | 173 | 248 | 398 | 275 | 46 | 6 |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 5 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Barrancones
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Honduras seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Barrancones
Earthquakes around Barrancones
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950217magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record89within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Usulután 41 km ↙2001 · 132 km
7.3La Unión 95 km ↓2014 · 110 km
6.5La Unión 65 km ↙2023 · 85 km
6.5Poneloya 93 km ←2021 · 134 km
Towns and villages around Barrancones
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Aguadera2.7 kmHacienda El Jícaro2.8 kmHacienda El Carretal3.6 kmEl Jicaríto3.6 kmLa Península3.7 kmLa Punta del Llanón3.7 kmLas Playas de Butus3.8 kmHacienda Villa Hermosa4.3 kmHacienda Los Trozos4.6 kmRatón5.2 kmLos Iriles5.7 kmLos Espabeles5.8 kmLas Cúmas5.8 kmEl Mango5.8 kmHacienda Santa Gertrúdis6 kmLos Lirios6.3 kmLa Alfajilla6.5 kmEl Jiote6.7 kmCooperativa Tres de Febrero7 kmEl Guanacaste7 kmPalo Seco7.7 kmHacienda Santa Mónica7.7 kmCooperativa José Inés Carranza7.8 kmSanta Rita8.1 kmCooperativa Palo Seco8.4 kmLa Enea8.6 kmColonia Buena Vista8.7 kmPueblo Nuevo8.9 kmSan José de Las Conchas9 kmLos Chachos9.1 kmLos Loros9.4 kmBuena Vista9.6 kmEl Arito9.8 kmLa Chanchera10 kmBuena Vista11 kmLa Alemania11 kmHacienda El Porvenir11 kmLos Puentes11 kmEl Herrado11 kmEl Portón de Buena Vista11 kmHacienda Poza Honda11 kmHacienda El Tamboral12 kmEl Botadero12 kmLa Lucha12 kmLos Matapalos12 kmCacaulito12 kmDesvío El Zapote12 kmEl Campanero12 kmLa Majada12 kmLa Reserva12 kmHacienda La Isla12 kmPiedra de Agua13 kmHacienda La Esperanza13 kmEl Amatillo13 kmLos Lavaderos13 kmHacienda El Trozo13 kmCedeño13 kmLas Arenas13 kmLas Cumbas13 kmChapetón13 kmSan Isidro13 kmSanta Cruz13 kmEl Mango13 kmLa Grecia13 kmMonjarás14 kmEl Astillero14 kmHacienda La Majada14 kmQuiebra Pata14 kmCooperativa La Nueva14 kmMichigüiste14 kmLos Llanitos14 kmEl Cenicero14 kmHacienda La Balsa14 kmLos Mangles15 kmHacienda La Danta15 kmHacienda Albania15 kmEl Uval15 kmSan José de Los Mangos15 km
Places near Barrancones
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barrancones?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barrancones.
What is the hottest month in Barrancones?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Barrancones?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barrancones?
September is the wettest month with about 398 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Barrancones?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.