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Tegucigalpa

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tegucigalpa month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tegucigalpa are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and September the wettest (about 231 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.316.12910.3
February28.116.21810.9
March30.317.32311.5
April31.318.44811.3
May30.219.416310.4
June27.419.22219.2
July27.818.711410.8
August28.418.717310.7
September28.218.623110.1
October26.618.52199.4
November25.417.51089.9
December25.216.64510.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1578

    Tegucigalpa was founded by Spanish settlers as Real de Minas de San Miguel de Tegucigalpa on September 29, 1578, on the site of an existing native settlement of the Lenca and Tolupans.

  2. Documented history · 1579

    The first mayor of Tegucigalpa was Juan de la Cueva, who took office in 1579.

  3. Documented history · 1735

    The Dolores Church (1735), the San Miguel Cathedral (1765), the Casa de la Moneda (1780), and the Immaculate Conception Church (1788) were some of the first important buildings constructed.

  4. Documented history · 1762

    Almost 200 years later, on June 10, 1762, this mining town became Real Villa de San Miguel de Tegucigalpa y Heredia under the rule of Alonso Fernández de Heredia, then-acting governor of Honduras.

  5. Founding of Tegucigalpa (1578)

    Founded by Spanish settlers as Real de Minas de San Miguel de Tegucigalpa on 29 September 1578.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Tegucigalpa has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • The Dolores Church

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1735.

  • San Miguel Cathedral

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1765.

  • Immaculate Conception Church

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1788.

  • Dolores Church

    First important building constructed in 1735.

Local business and employers

  • Central Bank of Honduras

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Monetary authority of Honduras.

  • Central American Bank for Economic Integration

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. International multilateral development financial institution.

  • SAHSA

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Former Honduran national airline.

  • EasySky

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Honduran low-cost airline.

  • Hondutel

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Telecommunication company in Honduras.

Newspapers and local media

  • Canal 8 Honduras

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Honduran television channel.

  • Televicentro

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Television station in Honduras.

  • La Tribuna

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tegucigalpa. Honduran newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Tegucigalpa, in brief

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02 · History

How Tegucigalpa took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tegucigalpa

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tegucigalpa

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tegucigalpa

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tegucigalpa

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tegucigalpa

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tegucigalpa

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tegucigalpa

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tegucigalpa located and what are its coordinates?

Tegucigalpa is situated in Honduras at geographic coordinates 14.0818, -87.2068 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tegucigalpa?

Tegucigalpa has a recorded population of approximately 850,848 and observes the America/Tegucigalpa time zone (HNL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tegucigalpa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tegucigalpa include es-HN, cab, miq, and the circulating currency is HNL.

04 · Q&A

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