Best time to visit Costa Maya
The best time to visit Costa Maya is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B. August and September are the weakest (C and C). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Costa Maya month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 81°F | 81°F | 52% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 82°F | 80°F | 43% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 84°F | 82°F | 41% | Moderate | Packed | Very low |
| April | B | 86°F | 82°F | 35% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B | 87°F | 84°F | 42% | High | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B- | 86°F | 85°F | 72% | High | Moderate | Very low |
| July | C+ | 87°F | 85°F | 69% | High | Very busy | Low |
| August | C | 88°F | 86°F | 64% | High | Busy | Moderate |
| September | C | 88°F | 87°F | 74% | High | Moderate | High |
| October | B | 86°F | 86°F | 69% | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | B | 83°F | 84°F | 63% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| December | B | 81°F | 83°F | 62% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Costa Maya
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Bacalar Lagoon Hotels Feb A-SatCSunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
- Almond Tree Resort and Hotel Feb A-SatC+SunCMonC+TueBWedC+
- Belizima Eco Resort Feb A-SatC+SunC+MonC+TueBWedB
- Mayan Beach Garden Inn Feb A-SatDSunDMonCTueC-WedC-
- Xcalak Beach Lodges Feb A-SatD+SunD+MonC-TueCWedC+
- Nacional Beach Club Feb BSatD-SunD-MonCTueCWedC
- Bougain Villa Feb B-SatD-SunD-MonC-TueC-WedC
- Mahahual Beach Hotels Feb B-SatD-SunD-MonC-TueC-WedC
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Costa Maya?
- The best time to visit Costa Maya is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B. August and September are the weakest (C and C). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Costa Maya?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in July, August and September and lightest in January and February. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Costa Maya?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Costa Maya?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Costa Maya?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 80°F).