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title: "Tegucigalpa, Honduras"
description: "Honduras · airport TGU"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/tegucigalpa"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇭🇳 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Honduras · airport TGU

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Lempira (HNL). 100 USD = 2683 HNL
- Phone code: +504
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/BX4MZq](https://airalo.pxf.io/BX4MZq)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Honduras](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Honduras)

## Brief

- Local specialties to try include **baleadas**, **sopa de caracol**, **carne asada**, tamales, fried plantains, and Honduran coffee. Tropical fruits such as mango, orange, lemon, and starfruit are also common.
- Tegucigalpa is a hilly, highland capital with a historic centre, viewpoints, markets, and museums. Travel times between neighbourhoods can be longer than distances suggest because of the terrain and traffic.

## Safety and health

- Crime and gang activity remain a significant concern in parts of Tegucigalpa. Use reputable transport, avoid walking alone after dark, keep valuables concealed, and seek local advice before visiting unfamiliar neighbourhoods. Recent reporting identifies the capital as one of Honduras’s main centres of violent crime ([elheraldo.hn](https://www.elheraldo.hn/portada/inseguridad-tegucigalpa-448-aniversario-violencia-BI32184764)).
- Heavy rain and flooding increase exposure to **melioidosis** through contaminated mud, soil, and fresh water. Avoid floodwater, cover cuts and burns, and avoid contact with muddy ground after storms ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/honduras)).
- Dengue and Zika occur in Honduras. Use repellent, wear covered clothing, and stay in rooms with screens or air conditioning, particularly during and after the rainy season ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/honduras)).
- Use bottled or reliably purified water for drinking and brushing teeth, especially outside major hotels and restaurants ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/honduras) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Honduras)).
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1-60 arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not generally required for direct travel from the United States ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/honduras)).

## Recent News

- **8-9 October 2026:** Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela. A landslide in Villa Unión affected 13 homes and more than 70 people, while authorities maintained a 48-hour yellow alert because of saturated ground. Visitors should expect possible road closures, difficult traffic, and disruption around affected areas ([laprensa.hn](https://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/tegucigalpa-lluvias-70-afectados-viviendas-riesgo-derrumbes-alerta-EE32272512) | [elheraldo.hn](https://elheraldo.hn/portada/instituciones-coordinan-atencion-emergencias-lluvias-distrito-central-KL32280208)).
- **6 October 2026:** Firefighters were monitoring more than 10 neighbourhoods for sudden stream rises, flooding, and landslides, with saturated soil increasing the risk of further incidents. Avoid crossing swollen streams or using roads closed by emergency services ([latribuna.hn](https://www.latribuna.hn/2026/10/06/estas-colonias-de-tegucigalpa-estan-bajo-vigilancia-por-las-lluvias/) | [oncenoticias.hn](https://oncenoticias.hn/nacionales/clima/emergencia-lluvias-inundaciones-riesgo-colonias-tegucigalpa-bomberos-honduras/)).
- **Late September 2026:** Tegucigalpa remained under water-supply pressure, with low reservoir reserves and continuing rationing concerns. Accommodation outside the main hotel areas may have intermittent water service, so confirm facilities before arrival ([elheraldo.hn](https://www.elheraldo.hn/portada/crisis-agua-tegucigalpa-racionamiento-represas-EJ32195573)).

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Tegucigalpa is February to April, when conditions are generally dry and sunny or warm, supporting city sightseeing and nearby highland excursions. May to October is wetter, with heavy rain, while August to October are the least favourable months; November and December improve but can still bring downpours.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 18 | 8 | 7 |
| February | Great | 19 | 8 | 7 |
| March | Great | 20 | 17 | 9 |
| April | Great | 22 | 75 | 11 |
| May | Great | 22 | 245 | 10 |
| June | OK | 22 | 227 | 8 |
| July | OK | 22 | 101 | 9 |
| August | Avoid | 22 | 163 | 9 |
| September | Avoid | 21 | 215 | 7 |
| October | Avoid | 20 | 228 | 6 |
| November | OK | 19 | 37 | 8 |
| December | OK | 18 | 7 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is mostly dry, around 13-26°C, with crisp highland evenings. It suits walking tours and city sightseeing.
- **February (Great):** February is dry and sunny, around 14-27°C. Comfortable daytime conditions and mild evenings suit city walks and nearby highland excursions.
- **March (Great):** March is dry and sunny, around 15-28°C. The weather supports outdoor sightseeing and visits to nearby highland attractions.
- **April (Great):** April is warm, around 17-30°C, with generally dry weather and occasional showers. Outdoor sightseeing is most comfortable in the morning or late afternoon.
- **May (Great):** May is hot and humid, around 18-32°C, with frequent heavy rain and the year's highest dengue risk. Downpours can interrupt sightseeing and affect mountain roads.
- **June (OK):** June is humid and rainy, around 18-29°C, with regular downpours. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **July (OK):** July is humid, around 17-28°C, with frequent rainy-season showers. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **August (Avoid):** August is humid and rainy, around 17-28°C, with showers that can disrupt outdoor plans. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **September (Avoid):** September is very wet, around 17-28°C, with frequent heavy rain and the year's highest dengue risk. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **October (Avoid):** October is very wet, around 16-27°C, with heavy rain and the year's highest dengue risk. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **November (OK):** November is warm, around 15-26°C, with occasional late-season downpours. It is hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **December (OK):** December is mostly dry, around 13-25°C, with fresh highland evenings. The weather suits city sightseeing and walking tours.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 26 | 14 | 2% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 27 | 14 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 27 | 16 | 0% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 27 | 17 | 17% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 28 | 18 | 18% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 28 | 17 | 30% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 25 | 17 | 50% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Best-Of-Island-Tour/d4132-46406P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 45 USD · 9.5–9.5 HOUR
- [Roatan Wildlife Monkeys,Sloths, chocolate Rum tasting Island Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Monkey-and-Sloth-Tour-Chocolate-and-Rum-Tasting/d4132-184749P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 58 USD
- [Roatan Monkeys & Sloths + Chocolate & Rum Tasting + Beach Break](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Lets-See-Roatan-City-tour-and-Beach/d4132-251805P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 65 USD
- [Roatan 3 Stop Snorkeling Adventure, Shipwreck, Starfish & Blue Channel](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/3-Stops-Snorkel-Adventure-Shipwreck-Sea-Stars-and-Blue-Channel/d4132-107493P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 112 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Since 2003: Roatan's ORIGINAL Customizable Best of Roatan Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Roatans-ORIGINAL-Customizeable-Best-of-Roatan-Tour-Since-2004/d4132-39620P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 75 USD
- [Roatan Wildlife plus ATV Adventure](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Roatan-Mokeys-and-sloth-hanout-plust-ATV-Adventure/d4132-11252P36?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 119 USD
- [Roatan Shore Excursion Snorkelling, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach Break](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Roatan-Shore-Excursion-Snorkelling-Sloths-Private-Beach-Break/d4132-414378P8?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 79.05 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [West Bay Beach Break / Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Beach-Break-Monkey-Sloth-Sanctuary/d4132-192350P17?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 59 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Roatán Private Snorkeling, Wildlife Park, and West Bay Beach](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Roatan-Shore-Excursion-Snorkeling-Eco-Park-West-Bay-Beach/d4132-426735P16?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 88 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Roatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Roatan/Drift-Snorkel-and-Monkey-Sloth-Sanctuary-Excursion/d4132-207776P20?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 65 USD · 3–3 HOUR

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