Roatán · WinterMonth summary
Roatán weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
75% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Roatán in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.2/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Roatán in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, Roatán enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 75% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Roatán averages 27°C, 75% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -58%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Roatán in December
Is December a good time to visit Roatán?
December is an acceptable time for Roatán (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Roatán in December?
Yes, 75% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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