Best time to visit Cozumel
The best time to visit Cozumel is usually January, February and March, 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 June and heaviest in August and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Cozumel month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 80°F | 81°F | 44% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 81°F | 80°F | 37% | Moderate | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B | 84°F | 81°F | 39% | Moderate | Packed | Very low |
| April | B | 85°F | 82°F | 34% | High | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B | 88°F | 84°F | 44% | High | Busy | Very low |
| June | B- | 87°F | 85°F | 71% | Moderate | Busy | Very low |
| July | B- | 89°F | 86°F | 57% | High | Very busy | Low |
| August | C+ | 89°F | 86°F | 68% | High | Busy | Moderate |
| September | C | 88°F | 87°F | 77% | High | Moderate | High |
| October | B- | 85°F | 86°F | 70% | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | B | 83°F | 84°F | 59% | High | Busy | Very low |
| December | B | 81°F | 82°F | 46% | High | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 14 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Cozumel
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Secrets Aura Cozumel Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
- Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
- Iberostar Cozumel Jan B+SatDSunC-MonCTueCWedC-
- Allegro Cozumel Jan B+SatDSunC-MonCTueCWedC-
- Hotel B Unique Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
- Stingray Villa Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
- Hotel Barracuda Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
- Villablanca Garden Beach Hotel Jan B+SatD+SunC+MonBTueCWedC-
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 Cozumel?
- The best time to visit Cozumel is usually January, February and March, 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 June and heaviest in August and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Cozumel?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in July, August and October and lightest in January and June. 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 Cozumel?
- 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 Cozumel?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Cozumel?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 80°F).