Roatán Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 07:46 (America/Tegucigalpa)

Honduras · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 07:46 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

28.8°C

83.8°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 28.7°C (83.6°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 28.7°C, versus 28.6°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Very warm water

Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.

Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Roatán, monthly averages range from about 28.5°C (83.4°F) in July to 28.7°C (83.7°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Roatán has been 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 28.3°C / 82.9°F 28.7°C / 83.7°F 29.7°C / 85.5°F
July 28.0°C / 82.4°F 28.5°C / 83.4°F 29.0°C / 84.2°F
August 28.4°C / 83.1°F 28.7°C / 83.6°F 29.0°C / 84.2°F

Profile calculated from 1648 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Roatán

Bay Island on the Mesoamerican Reef with shallow coral walls off many beaches.

Area
Bay Islands

Roatán Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Roatán today?

The current sea surface temperature in Roatán is 28.8°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.5°C.

When is the water warmest in Roatán?

The warmest monthly average in the Roatán archive is June, at around 28.7°C (83.7°F).

When is the water coldest in Roatán?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is July, at around 28.5°C (83.4°F).

Can you swim in Roatán today?

At 28.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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