Bay Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay Islands, Honduras in May.

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Utila Roatán Guanaja

Are you planning a trip a to the Bay Islands, Honduras in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bay Islands in May

The Bay Islands, Honduras is a region in Honduras. May in the Bay Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Utila. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bay Islands, Honduras, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Roatán with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Utila with 60 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Utila sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Bay Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Utila)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay Islands in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay Islands

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay Islands, Honduras?

Temperature range in the Bay Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Bay Islands (May)

Utila

In May Utila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
210 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Utila →

Roatán

In May Roatán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Roatán →

Guanaja

In May Guanaja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Guanaja →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay Islands, in Honduras.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Utila 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Roatán 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Guanaja 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

The Bay Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay Islands, Honduras in May?

Expect perfect weather across the Bay Islands, Honduras in May. The popular destination of Utila averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bay Islands, Honduras in May?

Daytime temperatures in Utila peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does the Bay Islands, Honduras get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Bay Islands, Honduras. Utila averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Bay Islands, Honduras?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Bay Islands, Honduras with overall perfect weather in Utila. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April and May provide perfect weather in Utila. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Bay Islands.

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