Copán weather in May
May in Copán: hot, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Copán · #726 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Copán climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 168 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 74 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Copán in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Copán?
- May in Copán: hot, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Copán on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Copán in May?
- In May, Copán averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 167.8 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Copán in May?
- Copán has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in May.