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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 46/100

La Ceiba in May

Mixed · 46/100Beach 69/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation59 mm14 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
15.76° N, 86.78° WElevation 14 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goLa Ceiba · weather score
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Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
May: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, La Ceiba averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 59 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 46/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for La Ceiba. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 18:10 local time, giving 12 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%59%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Beach score this month: 69/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Honduras's best in May

Where to go in May
Siguatepeque
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Siguatepeque

Comayagua Department
27°May high
16wet days
50score
Siguatepeque
Tegucigalpa
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Tegucigalpa

Francisco Morazán Department
29°May high
17wet days
44score
Tegucigalpa
Omoa
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Omoa

Cortés Department
29°May high
20wet days
44score
Omoa
Choloma
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Choloma

Cortés Department
31°May high
20wet days
37score
Choloma
·Questions

La Ceiba in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit La Ceiba?

May scores 46/100 for La Ceiba, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is La Ceiba in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in La Ceiba in May?

La Ceiba receives about 59 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in La Ceiba in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.