How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in March?

Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is March hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?

No. Storm risk is very low in March.

How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in March?

Typically very busy, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Roatán & the Bay Islands in March

March is one of the best months to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 82°F and about a 34% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).

Typical dayB+3rd of 12 months

Highs / water81°FSea 82°F

Rain chance34%on a given day

Waves4.4 fttypical

CrowdsVery busyCollege & school spring break

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Roatán & the Bay Islands month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

February: B+ · March: B+ · April: 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 March

Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Mar	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-
Lost Paradise	B+	SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Kimpton Grand Roatán	B+	SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
The Resort at Palmetto Bay	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.

Better beach options in March

Elsewhere in Central & South America, Panama's Pacific beaches (A-) usually grades higher in March. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A-). Every destination in March.

Questions

Is March a good time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?: March is one of the best months to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 82°F and about a 34% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).
How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in March?: Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is March hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?: No. Storm risk is very low in March.
How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in March?: Typically very busy, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. 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.