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San Pedro Sula in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for San Pedro Sula in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in San Pedro Sula in December 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit San Pedro Sula, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in December. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 162 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in San Pedro Sula;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
162 mm
Total precipitation
91%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Pedro Sula has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in San Pedro Sula in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Pedro Sula for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +81°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +73°F.

Is San Pedro Sula warm or cold in December?

San Pedro Sula is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in San Pedro Sula, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Pedro Sula in December

San Pedro Sula weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
253 mm162 mm136 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
90%91%90%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
466
Rainy days
252423
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 253 mm to 162 mm. Humidity rises from 90% to 91%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 0 to 1.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Pedro Sula in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in San Pedro Sula is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in San Pedro Sula based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 337 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 69 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Pedro Sula wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 253 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in San Pedro Sula?

This is the weather in San Pedro Sula in December 2024:
1 December
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+88°F
2 December
☀️
+89°F
3 December
☀️
+86°F
4 December
🌧️
+83°F
5 December
🌧️
+87°F
6 December
🌧️
+80°F
7 December
🌧️
+80°F
8 December
🌧️
+82°F
9 December
☁️
+84°F
10 December
☀️
+86°F
11 December
🌧️
+80°F
12 December
🌧️
+74°F
13 December
🌧️
+77°F
14 December
🌧️
+79°F
15 December
🌧️
+83°F
16 December
🌧️
+82°F
17 December
🌧️
+79°F
18 December
☀️
+78°F
19 December
☀️
+75°F
20 December
☁️
+75°F
21 December
☁️
+76°F
22 December
☁️
+75°F
23 December
☁️
+78°F
24 December
🌫️
+84°F
25 December
☀️
+87°F
26 December
☁️
+85°F
27 December
☁️
+87°F
28 December
☀️
+85°F
29 December
🌧️
+78°F
30 December
🌧️
+74°F
31 December
🌧️
+73°F
In December 2024 San Pedro Sula had 8 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how San Pedro Sula climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in San Pedro Sula in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+82°F) and the highest in 2019 (+90°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1290 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3207 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Pedro Sula in December:

Is December a good time to visit San Pedro Sula?

It’s always a good time to visit San Pedro Sula, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Pedro Sula in December?

December is warm in San Pedro Sula. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is San Pedro Sula rainy in December?

San Pedro Sula is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Pedro Sula in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Pedro Sula in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Honduras

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Monthly weather in San Pedro Sula

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Pedro Sula, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.