What is the weather like in Roatán in August?

Expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C with 33% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Roatán in August?

Roatán in August scores 52/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Roatán in August?

August in Roatán is ideal for: Beach lovers, Business travelers.

Roatán Weather in August | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

26°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

30days

33% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Summer season

Sea Temperature in August

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

29.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Roatán coastline

Essential Travel Info for Roatán

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Currency

HNL

L Honduran lempira

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.269

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Remote

8/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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Key Connections

Tegucigalpa Toncontín (TGU)

La Mesa Ramón Villeda Morales (SAP)

La Ceiba Goloson (LCE)

Miami (MIA)

Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

8 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Honduras.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Honduras. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Honduras.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Honduras take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasThroughout the country and on the island of Roatán and other Bay IslandsNo malaria transmission in the cities of San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa (the capital)Drug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. vivax(70%)P. falciparum(30%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are sometimes found in Honduras.Rabies is also present in bats.If rabies exposures occur while in Honduras, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Is August a Good Time to Visit Roatán?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(52/100)

Short Answer

⚠️ August falls in Roatán's typhoon season. While daily weather averages 28°C with 33% rain, tropical storms can disrupt travel. Flexible bookings recommended.

Decision Factors

Atlantic Hurricane season active

Atlantic zone - expect potential atlantic hurricane activity

Oppressive heat and humidity

28.1°C with 82% humidity - challenging conditions

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Warm tropical seas

29.6°C sea temperature - Hot Soup

Peak tourist season

86% of annual peak - expect crowds and high prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Good For

🏖️
Beach lovers
29.6°C warm seas and 33% rain probability
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
82% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Business travelers
Storm season may cause flight disruptions
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Heat-sensitive visitors
33°C feels-like temperature creates discomfort

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Roatán in August averages 28°C with 33% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Roatán in August

What are the temperatures in Roatán in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 26°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Roatán in August?

Expect around 30 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Roatán in August?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is August peak season in Roatán?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Roatán Weather in August