Roatan weather in November
In November, Roatan sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 310 mm of rain across 22.5 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Roatan's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Roatan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 310 mm
- 22.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 5:55 AM – 5:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Roatan reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 | 26 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 |
| 7 | 27 | 25 |
| 8 | 27 | 25 |
| 9 | 27 | 25 |
| 10 | 27 | 25 |
| 11 | 27 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 |
| 14 | 27 | 25 |
| 15 | 27 | 25 |
| 16 | 27 | 25 |
| 17 | 27 | 25 |
| 18 | 27 | 25 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 25 |
| 21 | 27 | 25 |
| 22 | 27 | 25 |
| 23 | 27 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 | 25 |
| 25 | 26 | 25 |
| 26 | 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 26 | 25 |
| 28 | 26 | 25 |
| 29 | 26 | 25 |
| 30 | 26 | 25 |
How November really feels in Roatan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Roatan weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 24° | 164 | 17.3 | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 26° / 25° | 64 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 25° | 54 | 9.5 | 11.9 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 27° / 26° | 27 | 4.9 | 12.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 28° / 27° | 44 | 7.6 | 12.8 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 56 | 9.9 | 13 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 61 | 13.6 | 12.9 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 82 | 15.4 | 12.5 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 27° | 121 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 309 | 23 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 310 | 22.5 | 11.2 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 26° / 25° | 174 | 19.8 | 11 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Roatan gets around 310 mm of rain over 22.5 wet days in November, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 75% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 78 |
| 3 | 78 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 78 |
| 7 | 78 |
| 8 | 78 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 76 |
| 14 | 76 |
| 15 | 75 |
| 16 | 75 |
| 17 | 75 |
| 18 | 75 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 73 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 73 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 70 |
| 30 | 70 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 66 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Miserable (%) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 66 | 24 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | 68 | 22 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 68 | 21 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 19 |
| 5 | 1 | 11 | 70 | 18 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 71 | 16 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 71 | 15 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 72 | 14 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 73 | 12 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 72 | 11 |
| 11 | 2 | 16 | 72 | 10 |
| 12 | 2 | 16 | 72 | 10 |
| 13 | 3 | 17 | 71 | 9 |
| 14 | 3 | 17 | 71 | 9 |
| 15 | 3 | 17 | 72 | 8 |
| 16 | 4 | 17 | 71 | 8 |
| 17 | 4 | 17 | 71 | 8 |
| 18 | 4 | 18 | 71 | 7 |
| 19 | 5 | 18 | 70 | 7 |
| 20 | 5 | 17 | 71 | 7 |
| 21 | 5 | 17 | 72 | 6 |
| 22 | 5 | 17 | 72 | 6 |
| 23 | 5 | 17 | 72 | 6 |
| 24 | 5 | 17 | 73 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 | 17 | 73 | 5 |
| 26 | 4 | 17 | 74 | 5 |
| 27 | 4 | 17 | 74 | 5 |
| 28 | 4 | 17 | 74 | 5 |
| 29 | 4 | 17 | 74 | 5 |
| 30 | 3 | 18 | 74 | 5 |
Wind in November
Winds average 18 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:48 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 5:12 PM to 5:09 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:12 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:11 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:11 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:11 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:10 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 5:50 | 5:10 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 5:50 | 5:10 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 5:51 | 5:10 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 5:51 | 5:09 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 5:52 | 5:09 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 5:52 | 5:09 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:09 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:09 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 5:54 | 5:08 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 5:54 | 5:08 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 5:55 | 5:08 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 5:55 | 5:08 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 5:56 | 5:08 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 5:56 | 5:08 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 5:57 | 5:08 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 5:57 | 5:08 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 5:58 | 5:08 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 5:58 | 5:08 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 5:59 | 5:08 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:00 | 5:08 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:00 | 5:08 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:01 | 5:08 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:01 | 5:08 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:02 | 5:09 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:02 | 5:09 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.24 kWh/m² to a high of 6.95 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.27 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Roatan
In November, Roatan sits inside its atlantic hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Roatan sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Roatan's monsoon runs October–January, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Roatan?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Roatan for sightseeing.
What to pack for Roatan in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Roatan sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 25°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Roatan in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Roatan in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Roatan peaks around March 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Roatan in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Roatan is worst in July — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.9× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Roatan?
Roatan sits at 16.3°N, 86.5°W, 0 m above sea level, in Honduras. The nearest listed city is La Ceiba, 67 km away.
Topography around Roatan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Roatan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Roatan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 224 m around an average of 36 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 224 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,182 m.
The land around Roatan is covered by trees (51%) and water (43%) within 3 km, water (91%) within 16 km, and water (85%) within 80 km.
Honduras travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 66%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 31.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 553
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Roatan (16.3155°, -86.5397°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).