Geography of Honduras
Geography of Honduras: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Honduras
El Salvador is 138 mi to the west, Nicaragua is 150 mi to the south-east, Guatemala is 225 mi to the west and Belize is 243 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 14°4′20.3″N 87°11′31.6″W (14.0723, -87.1921)
Quick facts about Honduras
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 14°4′20.3″N 87°11′31.6″W (14.0723, -87.1921) |
| Capital | Tegucigalpa |
| Population | 10.600.000 |
| Area | 43.433 sq mi |
| ISO code | HN |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | HND |
| Currency | Honduran lempira (HNL) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +504 |
| Time zone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Local time | 11:47 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March and April |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Honduras is a country in North America. Honduras is a country in North America with its capital at Tegucigalpa. It has a population of about 10.6 million. The capital is Tegucigalpa.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Honduras with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 67°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Honduras is January, February, March and April. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 60°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Honduras today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Honduras month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 61° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 82° | 60° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 87° | 64° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 87° | 65° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 67° | 10,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 82° | 66° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 65° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 65° | 9,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 65° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 78° | 64° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 77° | 63° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Honduras?
Honduras is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 14.0723, -87.1921. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Honduras right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Honduras?
January, February, March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Honduras, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Honduras in?
Honduras observes America/Tegucigalpa (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:47 AM.
How many people live in Honduras?
Honduras has a population of approximately 10.6 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
