Cerro Azul de Copán National Park

National Park

Mountain park in Copán Department, Honduras, Cerro Azul de Copán offers cloud‑forest slopes, hiking trails and cool highland biodiversity that appeal to birdwatchers and nature walkers.

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Cerro Azul de Copán National Park essentials

Country: Honduras
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Lempira (L)
Language: Spanish
Emergency: 119

Cerro Azul de Copán National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cerro Azul de Copán National Park

Best visited in the dry season for trekking and clearer archaeological access; bring repellant and sun protection year-round.

Dry season
November-April · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Easier hiking and better conditions for archaeological exploration.
Rainy season
May-October · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Lush vegetation but slippery trails; some routes may be muddy.

Weather & Climate near Cerro Azul de Copán National Park

Climate

Cerro Azul de Copán National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 13°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1878 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 68 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 13° - 21° 17° 75 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
February Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 51 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
March Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 36 mm some cloud 75% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 44 mm some cloud 71% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
May Very Good 16° - 26° 21° 160 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
June Good 16° - 25° 21° 303 mm overcast 85% 1.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
July Good 16° - 24° 20° 272 mm overcast 86% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
August Good 16° - 25° 20° 237 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
September Good 16° - 24° 20° 292 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 15° - 23° 19° 173 mm overcast 89% 1.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
November Good 14° - 22° 18° 136 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
December Good 13° - 21° 17° 99 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.2 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cerro Azul de Copán National Park

Access is by road from the town of Copán Ruinas and surrounding departments. Local guides and community transport facilitate entry to trailheads; the final stretches may be on unpaved roads.

Tips for Visiting Cerro Azul de Copán National Park

  • Hire a guide familiar with Copán-era archaeology for best access to ruins and remote viewpoints.
  • Wear sturdy hiking shoes; trails can be steep and rough.
  • Start early to avoid midday heat and to have better chances of wildlife sightings.