Utila January Conditions?

[BarnBrat]

Hi folks,

We are considering Utila as our next dive trip in January. I've done a fair bit of googling and searching various forums but I can't seem to find a good description of the conditions in Jan. I know it is the end of rainy season, so viz can be slightly less than normal depending on how much rain has fallen. I'm looking more for water temps and general weather conditions. I even emailed one of the on island dive ops but their answer of 'water temps range from 76 to 82 degrees' is obviously not much help. Maybe that was the range over the entire year! Any input is appreciated, TIA!

 

[bcaderunr]

Here's the summary for Coxen Hole -- Roatan. Approximately 30 miles to the northeast.

Average Weather in Coxen Hole, Honduras, Year Round - Weather Spark

 

[mcohen1021]

When I go back to Roatan, it will not be land based. I love the route Aggressor has to see both Roatan and Utila in 1 weeks time. The conditions from a liveaboard won't matter at that point.

But 77 and below, I would do a 5 mil.

 

[laurenceh]

you'll have surface water temps of 79-80f in January. Right now its 86f and getting ready to go down as the rains start

 

[BarnBrat]

Thanks for the info everyone! Very helpful, especially weather Spark!