January · Honduras
Best time to visit Roatán in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Roatán in January
Average temperature 27°C, 109 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Roatán scores 7.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 109 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Roatán is a Honduran Bay Island ringed by reef, with West End dive shops and quiet sandy bays.
January holds up well in Roatán — 5th best month
January averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Roatán in January?
- In January, Roatán averages 27°C, 109 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Roatán?
- January earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Roatán in January?
- Expect about 109 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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