Island in Mexico

Cozumel Map

Interactive map of Cozumel with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 85°F now🕔 1:10 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and May

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.

Map of Cozumel

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Coordinates: 20°25′22.8″N 86°55′20.3″W (20.423, -86.9223)

Quick facts about Cozumel

TypeIsland
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates20°25′22.8″N 86°55′20.3″W (20.423, -86.9223)
Known fordrift diving on Caribbean reefs
Local time1:10 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Cozumel

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Tulum · 38 mi · roughly 53 min driving
  • Cancun · 51 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Cozumel

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cancun International AirportCUN42 miCancun

Things to do in Cozumel

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cozumel.

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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 1:10 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 1:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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