When is the best time to visit Cozumel?

The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 80 to 86 degrees F with 8 to 16 rainy days a month. May is the hottest month at 88 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 80 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Cozumel?

October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Cozumel?

July averages 88 degrees F by day and 80 degrees F at night, and January averages 80 degrees F and 73 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Cozumel?

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Cozumel: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Cozumel

The most comfortable months in Cozumel are January to April, with average daytime highs of 80 to 86°F and 8 to 16 rainy days a month. May is the hottest month, averaging 88°F, and January the coolest at 80°F. October sees the most rain, around 22 days, while April is the driest with about 8.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Cozumel: common questions

When is the best time to visit Cozumel?: The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 80 to 86°F with 8 to 16 rainy days a month. May is the hottest month at 88°F on average, and January the coolest at 80°F.
What is the rainiest month in Cozumel?: October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Cozumel?: July averages 88°F by day and 80°F at night, and January averages 80°F and 73°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Cozumel?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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