Best time to visit Central America
Would you like to visit a specific destination in Central America but aren’t sure when the best time to travel is, or do you know the time of year you’d like to travel but aren’t sure which destination would suit you best? We’d be happy to help you choose the best time to travel or put together an itinerary that suits the best time to visit your destination. Below you’ll find information on the best time to travel for each destination.
Belize
You can go on a trip of Belize all year round. It has a tropical rainforest climate, which means it is warm all year round.
In brief:
- Temperatures range between 27 and 32 degrees all year round
- The tropical climate results in high humidity
- The rainy season runs from May to October, during which the likelihood of short tropical showers increases
Costa Rica
The best time to visit Costa Rica is all year round. In our opinion, each season has something special to offer, and there is no particular time of year when we would strongly advise against travelling there.
In brief:
- The dry season runs from November to April.
- The rainy season is from May to October, don't be deterred from travelling during the rainy season, however, as showers are usually limited to the afternoon only.
- Temperatures fluctuate between 25 and 35 degrees all year round.
El Salvador
El Salvador is a great place to visit all year round. As the country is close to the equator, it is almost always warm and has only two seasons.
In short:
- The dry season runs from November to April;
- The rainy season is from May to October, don't be deterred from travelling during the rainy season, however, as showers are usually limited to the afternoon only.
- Temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, averaging between 25 and 30 degrees, depending on which area you are in.
- Are you looking for an active trip of El Salvador? If so, the best time to visit is during the dry season, from November to April, as the weather conditions are most favourable for activities such as volcano climbing, surfing and ziplining.
Guatemala
The best time to visit Guatemala is all year round. The country does not experience significant temperature fluctuations. However, you should bear in mind the dry and wet seasons.
In short:
- In the upper central part of the country, temperatures are around 20 degrees all year round
- Temperatures in the north, the rainforest, are around 30 degrees all year round
- The dry season runs from November to April
- May sees the start of the rainy season which brings occasional heavy showers
Honduras
You can visit Honduras all year round, but the best time to go is between December and May during the dry season. As the country is close to the equator, it is almost always warm and has only two seasons.
In short:
- The dry season runs from November to April;
- The rainy season runs from May to October, but don’t let that put you off travelling during this time, as the showers are usually limited to the afternoon;
- The Bay Islands are an exception to these seasons: the dry season here runs from February to September;
- Temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, averaging between 25 and 30 degrees, depending on which area you are in.
Mexico
You can travel well in Mexico all year round. However, the best travel time for Mexico depends on which place you want to visit and what you would like to see.
In short:
- Dry season: from November through April
- Rainy season: from May to October.
However, the rainy season does not mean you cannot travel to Mexico at this time of year. The showers are usually short-lived.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is good to visit all year round. Being close to the equator, the country is almost always warm and has only two seasons.
In short:
- The dry season runs from November to April;
- The rainy season is from May to October, don't be deterred from travelling during the rainy season, however, as showers are usually limited to the afternoon only.
- The temperature fluctuates between 25 and 30 degrees all year round.
Panama
Panama is a great place to visit all year round. As the country lies close to the equator, it is almost always warm and has only two seasons.
In a nutshell:
- The dry season runs from January to April;
- The rainy season runs from May to December, but don’t let that put you off travelling during this time, as the showers are usually limited to the afternoon.
- The temperature fluctuates between 25 and 30 degrees all year round.
Fancy a trip of Central America?
Would you like to organise your own trip of one of the destinations in Central America and are you curious about the options? Then do take a look at the itineraries we’ve put together for inspiration. You can book these tours directly, but we’d also be happy to put together a personalised itinerary based on your wishes and ideas.
Do you have a question? Please feel free to contact us. Call +31 73 610 62 04 or send an email to info@sapapanatravel.nl. We’ll be happy to help.