Roatán & the Bay Islands in September
September is a middling month for Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 71% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
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
August: B · September: B · October: 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 September
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Sep | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Parrot Beach Eco Resort | B+ | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| 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- |
| 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 September
Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.
Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- September is a middling month for Roatán & the Bay Islands: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 71% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is Roatán & the Bay Islands in September?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is September hurricane season in Roatán & the Bay Islands?
- September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Roatán & the Bay Islands in September?
- Typically quiet, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.