Capiro Calentura National Park

National Park Mountainous Honduran park protecting cloud forests

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Capiro Calentura National Park
Capiro Calentura National Park, Colón Department, Honduras (near Trujillo and Tocoa)
15.8772, -85.9350
Park entry fees and permits required; contact Honduran authorities for current rates

How to Get to Capiro Calentura National Park #

By road: Regional roads from Trujillo or Tocoa provide access depending on which park sector is desired. Expect long drives on rural roads and arrange local guides or transport in advance.

Tips for Visiting Capiro Calentura National Park #

  • Bring mosquito protection and sturdy, breathable clothing for tropical forest conditions.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with Spanish and local indigenous languages for navigation and cultural interpretation.
  • Plan logistics ahead: remote roads and limited services mean that overnight gear and contingency plans are essential.

Best Time to Visit Capiro Calentura National Park #

Dry season (Dec-Apr) is preferred for safer and more comfortable travel.

Dry season
December-April · 24-32°C
Easier trail conditions and lower river levels.
Wet season
May-November · 24-32°C
Heavy rains and potential road closures; rivers rise rapidly.

Weather & Climate near Capiro Calentura National Park #

Climate

Capiro Calentura National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1373 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchFebruaryApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

July

July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

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