Roatán Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:06 (America/Tegucigalpa)
Honduras · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:06 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.8°C
85.6°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:06 (America/Tegucigalpa). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C below
The typical September average is 30.3°C (86.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.6°C
Seven-day average: 29.8°C, versus 29.2°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 or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Roatán, typical monthly averages range from about 27.2°C (81.0°F) in February to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Roatán has been 29.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Roatán, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2–27.7°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| February | 27.1–27.3°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| March | 27.4–28.0°C | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| April | 27.6–28.2°C | 27.8°C / 82.0°F |
| May | 28.5–28.9°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| June | 28.3–29.5°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| July | 28.5–29.2°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| August | 29.4–29.9°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 29.8–30.6°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| October | 29.9–30.3°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| November | 28.7–29.1°C | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| December | 27.6–28.5°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (16.29, -86.54). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Roatán in January
Typical January water temperature near Roatán is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.7°C.
Roatán in February
Typical February water temperature near Roatán is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–27.3°C.
Roatán in March
Typical March water temperature near Roatán is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.4–28.0°C.
Roatán in April
Typical April water temperature near Roatán is 27.8°C (82.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.2°C.
Roatán in May
Typical May water temperature near Roatán is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–28.9°C.
Roatán in June
Typical June water temperature near Roatán is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–29.5°C.
Roatán in July
Typical July water temperature near Roatán is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.2°C.
Roatán in August
Typical August water temperature near Roatán is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–29.9°C.
Roatán in September
Typical September water temperature near Roatán is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–30.6°C.
Roatán in October
Typical October water temperature near Roatán is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.3°C.
Roatán in November
Typical November water temperature near Roatán is 28.8°C (83.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.1°C.
Roatán in December
Typical December water temperature near Roatán is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.5°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| 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 | 29.0°C / 84.1°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 29.0°C / 84.2°F | 29.6°C / 85.2°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2731 hourly forecast records across 4 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 water temperature in Roatán today?
The current sea surface temperature near Roatán is 29.8°C (85.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Roatán?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 30.3°C (86.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Roatán?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 27.2°C (81.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Roatán today?
At 29.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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