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Roatán & the Bay Islands in November

November is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 84°F and about a 81% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB11th of 12 months
Highs / water82°FSea 84°F
Rain chance81%on a given day
Waves3.6 fttypical
CrowdsModerateThanksgiving
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.

October: B · November: B · December: 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 November

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

BeachTypical NovThis week
Grand Roatán Caribbean ResortBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Infinity Bay Spa & Beach ResortBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Mayan Princess Beach & Dive ResortBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & SpaBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Henry Morgan Beach ResortBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Lost ParadiseBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
Kimpton Grand RoatánBSatBSunBMonB+TueB+WedA-
The Resort at Palmetto BayBSatB-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 November

Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
November is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 84°F and about a 81% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in November?
Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is November hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in November?
Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.