Roatán & the Bay Islands in December
December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 83°F and about a 80% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Roatán & the Bay Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+80°F
- FebB+80°F
- MarB+81°F
- AprB+82°F
- MayB+84°F
- JunB+84°F
- JulB84°F
- AugB85°F
- SepB85°F
- OctB83°F
- NovB82°F
- DecB81°F
November: B · December: B · January: B+. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are November and December.
Best beaches in Roatán & the Bay Islands in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Henry Morgan Beach Resort | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Graham's Place | B | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| CoCo View Resort | B | SatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedA- |
| Lost Paradise | B | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in December
Elsewhere in Central & South America, Panama's Pacific beaches (A-) and Belize (B+) usually grade higher in December. Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 83°F and about a 80% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in December?
- Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in December?
- Typically busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Honduras & Bay Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 48 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.