Best time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands
The best time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. November and December are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Roatán & the Bay Islands month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 80°F | 81°F | 60% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 80°F | 81°F | 46% | 4.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 34% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 82°F | 82°F | 25% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 84°F | 83°F | 11% | 5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | B+ | 84°F | 84°F | 34% | 4.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B | 84°F | 84°F | 58% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B | 85°F | 85°F | 64% | 3.3 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B | 85°F | 86°F | 71% | 3.1 ft | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B | 83°F | 86°F | 79% | 3.1 ft | Quiet | Low |
| November | B | 82°F | 84°F | 81% | 3.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B | 81°F | 83°F | 80% | 3.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 48 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Roatán & the Bay Islands
Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.
- Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Henry Morgan Beach Resort Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Lost Paradise Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Kimpton Grand Roatán Mar B+SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
- The Resort at Palmetto Bay Mar B+SatB-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- The best time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. November and December are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).