When to go · Roatán
Roatán in May
Great month. Hot and mostly dry; rains start late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Honduras overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Honduras overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Roatán
Hot and mostly dry; rains start late in the month.
Weather in May
- RoatánHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Bay Islands and Caribbean coast, Honduras · Roatán, Utila, La Ceiba, Telabest weather
Unlike the Pacific side, rain peaks Oct–Jan with cold fronts; Feb–Aug is drier. Hurricane risk Jun–Nov.
Dry season season
Calm seas, best visibility and the busiest weeks; Semana Santa crowds.
Watch: Book early; high prices and full boats.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Dry season and peak dive season
Feb – May
Calm seas, high demand: book boats, rooms and taxis ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Honduras overall
- Medium
- Prices · Honduras overall
- Medium
Honduras overall: Hot and calm seas; La Ceiba Carnival (check date).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast