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Roatán in September

Avoid month. Peak hurricane season; ferries and flights cancel.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Low
Honduras overall
Prices
Low
Honduras overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Roatán

Peak hurricane season; ferries and flights cancel.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • RoatánHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 13 days
  • Bay Islands and Caribbean coast, Honduras · Roatán, Utila, La Ceiba, Telarainy

    Unlike the Pacific side, rain peaks Oct–Jan with cold fronts; Feb–Aug is drier. Hurricane risk Jun–Nov.

Hurricane peak season

Lowest prices and quiet beaches; some businesses close.

Watch: The highest storm risk: buy flexible tickets and insurance.

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.

  • Independence Day check

    15 September · Coxen Hole and towns

    Parades and school bands; public holiday.

  • Hurricane season

    1 Jun – 30 Nov · Island-wide

    Storms can cancel flights and boats; the peak is August to October.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Honduras overall
Low
Prices · Honduras overall
Low

Honduras overall: Storm peak; Independence Day 15 Sep.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Roatán, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Mar: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 13

    Mar: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Mar: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Mar: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 2

    Mar: 2

September: Peak hurricane season; ferries and flights cancel.

March: Dry and hot; good diving.

Roatán: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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