Roatán, HondurasQuick decision
When to visit Roatán?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
27°C–28°C in May
🌧 Least rain
17% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
November (80%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Mesoamerican Barrier ReefYear-round — world's 2nd largest reef, easy shore diving.
West Bay BeachDec–Apr — white sand, palm trees, turquoise water.
Gumbalimba ParkYear-round — monkeys, sloths, canopy zip-line, botanical garden.
BudgetMay–Nov — rainy season but dive prices –30%, quieter.
Monthly climate data
Roatán weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 26°C | 59% | 5.0 | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 26°C | 49% | 3.1 | 11.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 25°C | 27°C | 30% | 1.8 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 26°C | 27°C | 20% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 27°C | 28°C | 17% | 0.8 | 12.2h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 28°C | 39% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 28°C | 56% | 2.4 | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 27°C | 29°C | 58% | 3.3 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 27°C | 29°C | 65% | 4.0 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 26°C | 28°C | 77% | 10.4 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 27°C | 80% | 11.5 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 27°C | 75% | 8.0 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 22% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 51% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°C, 74% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 61% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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Tip : January, August offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 17% rainy days and 28°C.
November is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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