Navigating Roatan Island Like a Pro: Observe the Weather like an Insider, This toolkit will show you everything you must know.
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When is the best time to visit Roatan Island?
Top 3 Most Closest Shore Snorkeling Spots
West Bay Beach – West Bay – The Iron Shore
Fantasy Island – Cocoview Resort
West End
Best months to visit Roatan?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Roatan. The weather averages gathered from Roatan weather forecast and Roatan weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 26°c and average of 169.0625 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Roatan?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 26-30°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Roatan?
November and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 396.88mm.
Travelling to Roatan? Check out our Weather averages of Roatan to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Roatan section.
Weather in Roatan in August
Temperature hovers around 29°c and at night it feels like 27°c. In August, Roatan gets 137.38mm of rain and approximately 10 rainy days in the month. Humidity is close to 77%.
Source: World Weather Online
Click here to find: Annual Weather Averages in Roatán – Based on weather reports collected during 2012–2021.
Roatan Island’s Weather Overview
Roatan enjoys a tropical climate, making it an attractive destination year-round. The island has two main seasons: the dry season (February to July) and the rainy season (August to January). Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
- Dry Season: Sunny skies, warm temperatures ranging from 77°F to 89°F (25°C to 32°C), and gentle breezes. Ideal for beach activities, snorkeling, and outdoor adventures.
- Rainy Season: Intermittent showers, with temperatures staying warm between 73°F to 86°F (23°C to 30°C). This period offers lush green landscapes and is perfect for exploring the island’s rich flora and fauna.
Roatan Island, a gem in the Caribbean, boasts stunning beaches, vibrant marine life, and a welcoming atmosphere. To truly make the most of your visit or sailing adventure, staying updated with real-time weather and wind conditions is essential. Here’s your ultimate toolkit to navigate Roatan like a pro, featuring weather insights, live wind forecasts, and webcams.
The Ultimate Navigator Toolkit for Captains
To navigate Roatan like a seasoned pro, equip yourself with the following toolkit:
- Reliable Weather Apps: Download apps like Windy, Windfinder, and Weather Underground for up-to-date weather and wind forecasts.
- GPS Navigation Tools: Use marine GPS systems such as Navionics or Garmin for accurate navigation and route planning.
- Local Knowledge: Connect with local sailing clubs or tour operators for insider tips and updates on current conditions.
- Webcams: Regularly check Roatan’s webcams for real-time views of key areas around the island.
- Safety Gear: Ensure you have all necessary safety equipment on board, including life vests, flares, and first aid kits.
Black Rock
Here is Blackrock Again to Show you how it look Side by Side with Texas Dive Site. Take a look at what we call The Iron Shore the extreme West of the Island! If you get lost in the current going South West you might end up to Utila Island after drifting for 3-4 hours, so please be Careful!
Texas – The Iron Shore
Here is Texas: As the saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” The powerful water currents provide an ideal environment, rich in nutrients, for corals and marine life. Discover one of our best-kept secrets in West Bay!
Roatan Marine Park Dive Site Map
Roatan is renowned for its exceptional dive sites, many of which are located within the Roatan Marine Park. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced diver, these sites offer an unforgettable underwater experience. Here are some of the most famous dive sites:
- Mary’s Place: Known for its dramatic underwater crevices and walls, this site offers a unique diving experience with vibrant coral formations and marine life.
- Blue Channel: A popular site for both snorkeling and diving, Blue Channel features a long, narrow channel with abundant marine life, including rays, turtles, and a variety of fish species.
- Hole in the Wall: This advanced dive site is famous for its swim-through tunnels and large marine creatures like grouper and barracuda.
- West End Wall: A stunning vertical drop-off, the West End Wall is teeming with colorful coral, sponges, and a diverse array of fish.
- Spooky Channel: Named for its eerie, cathedral-like appearance, Spooky Channel offers a unique underwater landscape with excellent visibility and diverse marine life.
- Butcher’s Bank: A vibrant dive site featuring colorful coral reefs and a variety of marine species, making it a favorite among divers.
- Puncher’s Paradise: Known for its unique underwater topography and diverse marine life, this site offers a fascinating dive experience.
- Turtle Crossing: An excellent site for spotting sea turtles, along with a variety of other marine life, in a stunning underwater setting.
To explore these sites, make sure to consult the Roatan Marine Park Dive Site Map for detailed information on locations and conditions.
Own your Dive Site Guide, Grab a copy at your closest Dive Shop or at the Roatan Marine Park! It’s a cool way to sponsor local coral conservation efforts and a very good memory directly from the Island!
El Aquario Roatan's Cheap Snorkel Tour ZzZz
Welcome to Aquario, You’ve just got to West End and are Thrilled to go Snorkel the 2nd Largest Coral Reef of the World!
You hop on board very exited and after a 2 seconds boat ride from West End you join everybody else you’ve seen on the cruise ship! There is a super crowded area with 10 boats and 100 persons at the same spot!
…Guess What?
The Marine Life is already gone after the first group of Divers that got here before you.
And you’re being dumped here for the next hours and a half to snorkel by yourself with no snorkeling guide, no divemaster, no safety and poor quality equipment! If you are lucky you have your mask at least!
Now let’s get Serious about Snorkeling the 2nd Largest Coral Reef in the World.
Here we think that you deserve the best bang for your buck!
Butcher's Bank
This site is very large has a Shallow, and Deeper Part, and is enormous, You want a Boat to get there because the Shallow part is close to the Water Channel that the Water Taxi uses to Navigate between West End and West Bay! This place is rarely used to go snorkeling but it’s one of our favorite spot that you will enjoy discovering!
Turtle Crossing
Early in the Morning, this is where we go surveying for Turtle Patrols! Black Groupers enjoy the area, the Marine Park conduct Coral Restauration Programs in this zone extensively.
Blue Channel
One of the Most Popular Snorkeling Destination on the Island
The Blue Channel can Be Seen on a Clear and Sunny Day
The Shallow part around the Shore is Always Safe to Snorkel as the reef protects it completely, various species of Anemones can be found inside the reef, there are a lot of fishes, and you can find Scorpion Fish lurking on the reef.
Inside the Channel, you can find Porcupine Fish with Bubbly Eyes Watching you from their Dark Hideout, Moray Eels Swirl By Down the Channel, and Spotted Eagle Ray Roam the Area Hunting.
Tabyanna's Royal Carribean - Norwegian Cruise Line - MSC - Princess Cruise Jam Packing Tourist Here For the Day
Here is another poor Snorkeling Tour offered by the Cruise Line
Let’s be Honest here, It’s one of the top most popular shore snorkeling spot on the Island.
Do you Think it remain the Top Spot When 15 000 persons arrive on the Island. If you love overcrowded Beach it’s Fantastic!
But if you think you are going to see Marine Life here after being raided by 400 persons, Nope it’s not going to happen.
Mandy's Eel Garden
Our Favorite Shore Diving Spot! Directly from West Bay’s Shore we can navigate to the three passthru tunnels that drop down to 40 feets and offer a direct view of the Mandy’s Eel Garden where thousands of Eels are chilling in their Holes.
West End Wall
This is a super popular Night Diving Spot, Shallow enough to Snorkel Day and Night!
Black Rock
South of the West End Wall Black Rock offers an Incredible Scene and also some Deep Dive outside of Traditional Recreational Diving.
The Top of the Wall is High Enough to Snorkel. This is For the adventurous snorkelers and Divers!
Texas - The Iron Shore
Here is Texas: As the saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” The powerful water currents provide an ideal environment, rich in nutrients, for corals and marine life. Discover one of our best-kept secrets in West Bay!
Roatan Webcams for Real-Time Views
Webcams offer a real-time glimpse of current weather and sea conditions. These webcams around Roatan Island can help you get an accurate view of what to expect:
- West Bay Beach Webcam: Provides a live feed of the popular West Bay Beach, perfect for checking beach conditions and planning your visit.
- West Bay Las Rocas Webcam: Offers a live view from Las Rocas Resort in West Bay, ideal for checking beach and weather conditions.
- West End Divers Webcam: Offers a view of one of the greatest docks in West End, giving you a sense of the day’s weather and activity levels.
- Roatan Divers Half Moon Bay Webcam: This webcam shows the picturesque Half Moon Bay, a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving.
West Bay: Bananarama Resort – North Side
West Bay: Las Rocas Resort – North Side
West Bay Webcam: Caraibe Tesoro – North Side
West End Webcam: West End Divers – North Side
West End Webcam: Roatan Diver by Half Moon Bay – North Side
French Keys Webcam: Cocoview Dock Side – South Side of the Island
French Keys Webcam: Cocoview Front View – South Side of the Island
Now that you know more about the Island, You can start planning some Tours.
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Fantasy Island – Top 3 All Included Day Pass – Options: Animal Park – Snorkeling – Kayak
$110.00 – $167.00 -
Navigate the Pirate-Forged Mangrove Tunnel – Options: Animal Parks ( Sloths, Macaw, Monkeys ) – Snorkeling – Lunch Break – Pirate History
$100.00 – $140.00 -
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THE LEGENDARY Little French Key… WITH A SPECIAL TOUCH FROM YOUR DIVEMASTER UNLOCK A SECRET ISLAND!!
$95.00 – $270.00 -
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Big French Key – Options: Animal Parks ( Sloths, Macaw, Monkeys ) – Snorkeling – Kayak
$60.00 – $130.00 -
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Take it Easy! Just Hire a Driver and Start Planning with us now!
Original price was: $75.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00. Buy now -
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Pristine Bay – Palmetto Bay Tour – Options: Animal Parks ( Sloths, Macaw, Monkeys ) – Snorkeling – Island Brewery Co
$65.00 – $142.00 -
West End – West Bay – Options: Animal Parks ( Sloths, Macaw, Monkeys ) – Snorkeling – Sample free Chocolate and Rum Samples
$65.00 – $180.00 -
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Henry Morgan – Top 3 All Included Day Pass – Options: Animal Park – Snorkeling – Kayak
$110.00 – $170.00 -
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Pigeon Cay Adventure Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks: Minimum Price from 1 to 6 Persons – Maximum 25
Original price was: $1,260.00.$900.00Current price is: $900.00. Buy now -
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Soar Through Paradise: Roatan Zipline Tour with Optional City Tour, Beach Break & Snorkeling
Original price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00. Buy now
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