Honduras

French Harbour

French Harbour on Roatán Island is a small Caribbean town that serves as a gateway to dive operations around the bay. The area is known for its coastal setting and proximity to several reef sites, though in this input there are no dedicated dive sites listed locally. Local diving tends to focus on day trips organized by nearby centers, including introductory dives and beginner-friendly reef dives. The town offers basic amenities, lodging, and boat access to nearby coral formations and seagrass habitats along the Caribbean seafloor. Visitors should expect warm tropical conditions, calm seas near the shore, and good visibility on typical reef dives when conditions align. In short, French Harbour functions as a practical base for divers visiting Roatán, with nearby dive centers and shore access to Caribbean corals.

Essential information for traveling in Honduras

About Honduras

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Languages
ES
Demonym
Honduran
Phone prefix
+504

Practicalities

Currency
HNL
Voltage
110
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
RTB SAP TGU LCE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around French Harbour

Nearby Dive Sites (178)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around French Harbour

The best time to dive in French Harbour

The best months to dive in French Harbour are from September to November. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
05 - May
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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