Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1 °C | — | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 28.1 °C | — | 5 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 30.2 °C | — | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.5 °C | — | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 30 °C | — | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 27.3 °C | — | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 27.7 °C | — | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 28.4 °C | — | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 28.1 °C | — | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 26.6 °C | — | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 25.5 °C | — | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 25.3 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in October
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. FCDO says British nationals must get a visa (apply via the Honduran Embassy) but also mentions a 30-day entry stamp on arrival; check with the embassy.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 29 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 29 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: Throughout the country and on the island of Roat á n and other Bay Islands No malaria transmission in the cities of San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa (the capital). Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 3 September 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Tegucigalpa in October?
Tegucigalpa is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Tegucigalpa in October?
Expect 26.6°C in the afternoon and 18.6°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Tegucigalpa in October?
Around 25 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 79% of days.