Cozumel Weather Forecast
Cozumel weather: 80°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
Best time to visit Cozumel
Go in January, February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in Cozumel
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cozumel compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cozumel.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | 17 mi | 80°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Tulum | 38 mi | 80°F | about the same | 51 in |
| Tulum Beach | 38 mi | 80°F | about the same | 51 in |
| Cancun International Airport | 42 mi | 80°F | about the same | 49 in |
| Cancun | 51 mi | 80°F | about the same | 53 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 80°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 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 6:45 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
