May · Honduras
Best time to visit Roatán in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Roatán in May
Average temperature 29°C, 81 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Roatán scores 8.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 29°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May in Roatán — reliably good (4th best month)
Days in May average 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 81 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Roatán in May?
- In May, Roatán averages 29°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Roatán?
- May earns a 8.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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