SeasonMapUtila weather in May
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May in Utila: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Utila · #216 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Utila in May
Notes from nearby Roatán (46 km away)
Utila doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Roatán, close enough to share the season.
Roatán's forum rates the March-to-May stretch as the island's best diving conditions — calm seas, excellent visibility — with May specifically noted as still dry most years even though it sits right at the edge of the wet season. Prices drop noticeably once high season ends in April.
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Utila climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Utila in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season
Sourced from traveler notes: “…conditions and thinner crowds compared to the busier winter high season.” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Utila's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherUtila's weather peaks April–June, best around May.
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What's on in Utila in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Whale shark season
1 Feb – 31 May · usuallyDive seasonUtila is one of the few places whale sharks are seen year-round, but February to May is when sightings are most reliable, peaking in March and April as plankton blooms draw them close to shore. A lighter second window opens again in October and November. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Utila — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Utila?
Utila in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Utila?
- May in Utila: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Utila on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Utila in May?
- In May, Utila averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 27.3°C, with about 32.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Utila in May?
- Utila has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
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Similar destinations in Central America — May
Within 300 km: Placencia's Whale sharks at Gladden Spit around 15 Mar – 15 Jun, and Roatán's Dry season on the reef on 1 Mar – 31 Aug.