Best time to visit The Corn Islands
The best time to visit the Corn Islands is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. July and November are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Corn Islands month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 82°F | 83°F | 71% | 5.3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 53% | 5.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 82°F | 83°F | 31% | 3.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 82°F | 83°F | 38% | 3.8 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 61% | 4 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B- | 83°F | 85°F | 88% | 4.4 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 83°F | 84°F | 91% | 5.1 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| August | B- | 84°F | 84°F | 87% | 4.1 ft | Moderate | Low |
| September | B- | 84°F | 85°F | 93% | 2.9 ft | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B- | 84°F | 86°F | 93% | 2.5 ft | Quiet | Low |
| November | B- | 83°F | 85°F | 96% | 3.5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B- | 83°F | 83°F | 88% | 5.1 ft | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 7 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Corn Islands
Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.
- Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa Mar A-SatB+SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+
- Yemaya Island Hideaway Mar B+SatBSunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+
- Little Corn Island Beach and Bungalow Mar B+SatBSunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+
- Beach View Hotel Mar B+SatB-SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+
- Arena's Beach Mar B+SatB-SunA-MonBTueB+WedB+
- Big Corn Island Beach Resorts Mar B+SatB-SunB-MonC+TueBWedB+
- Lodge at Long Bay / Treehouse Mar B+SatC+SunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit the Corn Islands?
- The best time to visit the Corn Islands is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. July and November are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Corn Islands?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Corn Islands?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Corn Islands?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 82°F).