Roatán & the Bay Islands in May
May is one of the best months to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 83°F and about a 11% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
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
April: B+ · May: B+ · June: 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 May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Guanaja Beach Resorts | A- | SatB-SunBMonBTueB+WedB+ |
| Graham's Place | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Parrot Beach Eco Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort | A- | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort | A- | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort | A- | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa | A- | SatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Henry Morgan Beach Resort | A- | 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 May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- May is one of the best months to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 83°F and about a 11% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in May?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. 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.