Honduras’ climate doesn’t change much throughout the year. But the country’s varying altitude can greatly affect the weather. The mountains are warmer in the dry season and Tegucigalpa averages around 21 C. It cools down in the rainy season. Heat and humidity affect the coastal lowlands all year.
By air: Honduras is large enough – and its terrain is certainly mountainous enough – to make getting around the country by air an appealing option, particularly if time is short. To that end several local airlines operate in the country and connect the major regional centres. However, if time is not pressing, more traditional ways of getting around are available and in many cases preferable because they will give visitors a considerably fuller glimpse of the country.
By car: Generally roads in coastal areas are good. However, this changes rather drastically in the interior and conditions get worse still during the rainy season when mudslides can block roads and overall conditions on the roads are very poor.
By bus: A national bus network is probably the cheapest way to get around the country but remember to book in advance as the services are very popular among the locals and many routes are sold out.
By train: Although rail travel in Honduras is generally unreliable in terms of being a transport option, tourist routes remain a draw for the more adventurous among us.
By boat: Finally, regular ferry sailings to the Bay Islands are available from La Ceiba and Puerto Cortés.