Choluteca Department, Honduras
Macay
Macay 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–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time20:12
13.28° N, 87.32° WElevation 19 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 24°
Rain this month283mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Macay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:42 · 17:2511 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:50Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthSeptember
395 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Weather in Macay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 79%
Today25 Oct33°24°
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct32°23°
Thu29 Oct32°24°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct32°24°2.9 mm
Sun1 Nov33°23°
Mon2 Nov33°25°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov33°24°1.5 mm
When to go to Macay
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 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 42 | 56 |
| High | 34° | 34° | 35° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 289 | 298 | 165 | 243 | 395 | 283 | 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 Macay
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 Macay
Earthquakes around Macay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950200magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record88within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Usulután 41 km ↙2001 · 147 km
7.3La Unión 95 km ↓2014 · 121 km
6.5La Unión 65 km ↙2023 · 98 km
6.5Poneloya 93 km ←2021 · 140 km
Towns and villages around Macay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Marcovia1.2 kmLos Llanitos1.7 kmLos Mangles1.7 kmEl Cerro1.7 kmHacienda Barranco Blanco2 kmEl Papayal2.1 kmLos Barrancones2.2 kmIngenio las Piletas2.8 kmQuiebra Pata2.9 kmHacienda La Majada3.3 kmEl Amatillo3.3 kmHacienda El Sauce3.5 kmEl Casco3.5 kmEl Uval3.5 kmSan José de Los Mangos3.5 kmLa Majada3.6 kmLas Piletas3.6 kmEl Chaparro3.8 kmLa Sombra3.8 kmCanutillo3.8 kmHacienda Albania3.9 kmPiedra de Agua3.9 kmSanta Cruz4.1 kmLas Peñitas4.3 kmLas Gerváceas4.3 kmHacienda La Purísima4.4 kmHacienda Los Patos4.4 kmLas Tres Ceibas4.5 kmEl Portón de Buena Vista4.6 kmHacienda Poza Honda4.6 kmLa Lujosa4.8 kmEl Astillero4.9 kmEl Duende5.1 kmLos Lavaderos5.1 kmCacaulito5.3 kmEl Cenicero5.5 kmLas Cumbas5.7 kmLa Damiána5.8 kmLa Escondida5.8 kmLas Delicias6 kmOla6 kmLa Joyada6.1 kmSan Juan Bosco6.2 kmLa Chanchera6.2 kmBuena Vista6.4 kmLajero Blanco6.4 kmLa Alemania6.4 kmSan Isidro6.8 kmCerro Pencos6.9 kmQuiquiste6.9 kmBuena Vista7.1 kmLimonar7.1 kmEl Papalón7.2 kmLa Grecia7.4 kmEl Murciélago7.6 kmSanta Rita8 kmLa Majada8.2 kmChapetón8.3 kmHacienda Santa Mónica8.3 kmLa Lucha8.4 kmColonia Buena Vista8.4 kmEl Arito8.9 kmEl Mango9.4 kmSan José de Las Conchas9.5 kmEl Jiote9.5 kmDesvío El Zapote9.7 kmHacienda El Trozo9.7 kmBergantín9.9 kmEl Guanacaste10 kmHacienda Santa Gertrúdis10 kmPalo Seco10 kmGüipo10 kmLos Espabeles10 kmLos Lirios10 kmLos Chachos11 kmLos Iriles11 kmMonjarás11 kmEl Tambor11 kmCooperativa Palo Seco11 kmHacienda La Balsa12 km
Places near Macay
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Macay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macay.
What is the hottest month in Macay?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Macay?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macay?
September is the wettest month with about 395 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Macay?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.