When is the best time to go to Cozumel

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cozumel, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cozumel weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cozumel are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cozumel January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 84mm 6.8hrs 11.8hrs 27°C

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Cozumel during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cozumel, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Cozumel and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cozumel February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 59mm 7.3hrs 12.2hrs 26°C

February in Cozumel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cozumel, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Cozumel and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in February »

March

Cozumel March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 40mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Cozumel is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cozumel.

March is in the spring in Cozumel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in March »

April

Cozumel April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 49mm 8.5hrs 13.4hrs 27°C

Cozumel's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cozumel.

April is in the spring in Cozumel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in April »

May

Cozumel May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 113mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs 28°C

May is a damp, humid month in Cozumel and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Cozumel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in May »

June

Cozumel June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 190mm 7.2hrs 11.8hrs 28°C

June in Cozumel is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Cozumel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cozumel with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in June »

July

Cozumel July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 117mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs 29°C

July in Cozumel is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Cozumel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in July »

August

Cozumel August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 145mm 7.5hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Cozumel is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Cozumel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in August »

September

Cozumel September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 242mm 6.5hrs 13.4hrs 29°C

Cozumel's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cozumel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in September »

October

Cozumel October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 228mm 6.8hrs 13.9hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Cozumel and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cozumel for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cozumel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in October »

November

Cozumel November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 118mm 6.8hrs 11.8hrs 28°C

Cozumel's weather in November is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cozumel.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cozumel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in November »

December

Cozumel December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 107mm 6.7hrs 12.2hrs 27°C

December in Cozumel is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cozumel.

December is in the winter in Cozumel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cozumel with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cozumel weather in December »

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Cozumel weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: March 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: April 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Wettest month: September 242mm 9.5ins
Warmest sea: September 29.2°C 84.6°F
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