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

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in San Pedro Sula in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for San Pedro Sula, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in San Pedro Sula in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit San Pedro Sula in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 136 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in San Pedro Sula;

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
136 mm
Total precipitation
90%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Pedro Sula has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in San Pedro Sula in January

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

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is San Pedro Sula warm or cold in January?

San Pedro Sula is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +66°F.

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

January is the coldest month in San Pedro Sula, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in San Pedro Sula in January

San Pedro Sula weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+54°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+95°F+100°F
Rainfall
162 mm136 mm96 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
91%90%88%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
666
Rainy days
242320
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 162 mm to 136 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 91% to 90%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in San Pedro Sula in January 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 January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in San Pedro Sula based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in San Pedro Sula?

This is the weather in San Pedro Sula in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+86°F
2 January
☀️
+91°F
3 January
☀️
+90°F
4 January
☀️
+87°F
5 January
☀️
+89°F
6 January
🌧️
+80°F
7 January
🌧️
+83°F
8 January
🌧️
+84°F
9 January
🌧️
+83°F
10 January
🌫️
+80°F
11 January
🌧️
+85°F
12 January
☁️
+82°F
13 January
🌧️
+83°F
14 January
🌧️
+74°F
15 January
🌫️
+79°F
16 January
☀️
+85°F
17 January
☀️
+88°F
18 January
☀️
+92°F
19 January
☀️
+91°F
20 January
☀️
+90°F
21 January
🌫️
+90°F
22 January
☀️
+92°F
23 January
🌫️
+90°F
24 January
☀️
+91°F
25 January
☀️
+94°F
26 January
🌫️
+82°F
27 January
🌧️
+87°F
28 January
☀️
+86°F
29 January
🌫️
+88°F
30 January
☀️
+89°F
31 January
☀️
+87°F
In January 2023 San Pedro Sula had 15 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 January 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 January:

Is January 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 January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in San Pedro Sula in January?

January 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 January?

San Pedro Sula is often rainy in January. 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 January?

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

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, 2022.

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.