Weather for Roatan in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 13 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 45 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Roatan has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Roatan in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Roatan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +82°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +84°F.
Is Roatan warm or cold in May?
Roatan is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Roatan:
Climate in Roatan in May
Roatan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+86°F
Rainfall
32 mm
45 mm
55 mm
Wind
6 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
82%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
12
6
2
Cloudy days
8
12
11
Rainy days
10
13
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 32 mm to 45 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Roatan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Roatan is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Roatan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 13 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.Roatan is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Roatan wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 312 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Roatan?
This is the weather in Roatan in May 2023:
1 May
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+81°F
2 May
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+82°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
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+82°F
5 May
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+82°F
6 May
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+82°F
7 May
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+82°F
8 May
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+81°F
9 May
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+82°F
10 May
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+82°F
11 May
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+82°F
12 May
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+82°F
13 May
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+82°F
14 May
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+82°F
15 May
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+81°F
16 May
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+81°F
17 May
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+82°F
18 May
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+83°F
19 May
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+83°F
20 May
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+83°F
21 May
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+83°F
22 May
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+83°F
23 May
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+83°F
24 May
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+83°F
25 May
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+84°F
26 May
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+84°F
27 May
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+84°F
28 May
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+84°F
29 May
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+83°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
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+85°F
In May 2023 Roatan had 21 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Roatan climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Roatan in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+79°F) and the highest in 2021 (+82°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 730 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 2296 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Roatan in May:
Is May a good time to visit Roatan?
May is a really good time to go to Roatan. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Roatan.
Can you sunbathe in Roatan in May?
May is warm in Roatan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Roatan rainy in May?
Roatan is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Roatan in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Roatan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Roatan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.