Geography of Cozumel
Geography of Cozumel: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cozumel
Playa del Carmen is 17 mi to the north-west, Tulum is 38 mi to the west, Tulum Beach is 38 mi to the west and Cancun International Airport is 42 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 20°25′22.8″N 86°55′20.3″W (20.423, -86.9223)
Quick facts about Cozumel
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 20°25′22.8″N 86°55′20.3″W (20.423, -86.9223) |
| Known for | drift diving on Caribbean reefs |
| Local time | 2:02 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April and May |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Cozumel is an island in Mexico. Cozumel is an island known for drift diving on Caribbean reefs.
Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Cozumel with mainly clear. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 78°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cozumel is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 71°F.
The closest major airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Playa del Carmen, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 4.3°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Cozumel today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Cozumel month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 72° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 71° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 75° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 86° | 75° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 80° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 88° | 79° | 9,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 79° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 90° | 79° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 89° | 78° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 77° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 75° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 81° | 73° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cozumel?
Cozumel is an island in Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.423, -86.9223. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cozumel right now?
It is currently 85°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cozumel?
January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Cozumel, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cozumel in?
Cozumel observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:02 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Cozumel?
The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 42 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cozumel?
Popular options include Playa del Carmen, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
