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Being a tropical climate, Cozumel weather is warm and sunny with mild temperatures most of the time and humidity fluctuating throughout the year depending on the rainfall. Since weather conditions remain mild throughout the year without real extreme temperature fluctuations, this makes Cozumel an excellent vacation destination year round. The rains Cozumel experiences are warm, tropical rains which typically only last a few minutes and then the sun breaks out again without much interruption to daily activities.
If you are a scuba diver, you've heard it all before but diving the waters of Cozumel really is exceptional and breathtaking and the dives sites look different even if you return to the same spot in the same week. Variations in sea conditions as well as the weather will cause the reefs to appear different mainly because the amount of light that can penetrate to the depth of the reef varies. Clouds and rain will obscure sunlight so not much light will penetrate through the water to illuminate the reefs. But with the brilliant sunlight Cozumel enjoys most days of the year, the vibrant colors of the reefs come alive and provide quite a show for divers and snorkelers alike.
Since "insiders" live here on the island and dive and/or snorkel several times each week, this weather and sea conditions information is about as accurate as you will get with regard to dive conditions on an ongoing basis. Enjoy and come dive with us soon!
COZUMEL WEATHER
Cozumel Weather Conditions for
Topside: Sunny with Clouds
Winds: Light & Fresh Breeze
Avg. Daytime Temp: 85F
Avg. Nighttime Temp: 75 F
Water Surface: Light Chop Low Waves
Water Temp: 79F
Underwater Visibility: 150 feet
Port Status: Open for All Watercraft & Activities |
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Cozumel Monthly Temperature & Rainfall Averages |
| Daily Temp Averages | | Daily Sunlight | | Rainfall | | Rainfall | Sea/Water |
| Day | Night | | Hour Avgs | | | Inches | | # of Days | Temps |
January | 82F / 28C | 68F / 20C | | 7 | | | 3.8 | | 9.0 | 81F / 27C |
February | 84F / 29C | 68F / 20C | | 8 | | | 4.8 | | 6.5 | 79F / 26C |
March | 85F / 29C | 68F / 20C | | 10 | | | 2.0 | | 3.5 | 79F / 26C |
April | 87F / 31C | 72F / 22C | | 10 | | | 6.8 | | 3.5 | 81F / 27C |
May | 86F / 30C | 73F / 23C | | 11 | | | 8.2 | | 7.0 | 82F / 28C |
June | 87F / 31C | 74F / 23C | | 10 | | | 14.9 | | 12.5 | 82F / 28C |
July | 87F / 31C | 74F / 23C | | 10 | | | 5.7 | | 12.0 | 82F / 28C |
August | 89F / 32C | 74F / 23C | | 10 | | | 4.8 | | 13.0 | 84F / 29C |
September | 87F / 31C | 74F / 23C | | 9 | | | 14.2 | | 16.0 | 84F / 29C |
October | 86F / 30C | 73F / 23C | | 8 | | | 3.7 | | 16.0 | 82F / 28C |
November | 83F / 28C | 71F / 22C | | 8 | | | 3.5 | | 11.0 | 82F / 28C |
December | 82F / 28C | 68F / 20C | | 8 | | | 2.5 | | 10.0 | 81F / 27C |
Any time is a good time to visit Cozumel ~ there are no really bad times of year weather-wise in Cozumel! That's the great thing about this island tropical setting ... it's never bad as compared to other places further north! But, with regard to dive conditions etc. here are a few guidelines to determine if you would be happy/comfortable diving during these time frames:
- March - June: (Spring/Summer) Seas are usually flat,
skies sunny ... alot of "no cloud" days, water temp 79-81 and viz
from 100 - 300+ depending on if the island gets any rains. These
months riding on the boat is pleasantly warm because humidity is
less and alot of sunscreen is needed.
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July - October: (Rainy Season) Seas are usually flat,
skies are more cloudy and rain comes/goes throughout the day with
no real rhyme or reason so it's very humid [70%+] as well as warm.
Water temp will be 80-84 and 300+ viz if the rains are scattered.
This is also part of our hurricane/tropical storm time .... if these
roll thru ~ all bets are off on water conditions obviously!! However,
with that said this is also a great time to be here diving if there
is no "weather"... Fewer divers, fewer people in general.
- November -February: (Winter) Seas will be lightly
choppy, most days it will be sunny with skies partly cloudy and water
temps will go from 84 down to 78-80 range. Viz will be very good
generally. During winter we get "nortes" that blow in from time to
time and shut down diving for 2-3 days. Also, the boat rides can
be chilly for sometimes there are low north winds and diving goes
on.
These conditions only affect personal comfort so each person must decide
what they are willing to tolerate what nature has to offer ~
As far as critters go ... they are here no matter what the weather although
divers are more likely to see larger stuff during the winter months when
the deep water is cooler ... especially the spotted eagle rays!
Just become a frequent visitor and you'll see that any day diving beats
being somewhere else no matter the time of year!!
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All I can say is WOW. This was my third time to Cozumel and first to helmet dive. Will do again in a heart beat. My daughter has C.P. The guys were so great to her. It took her a while to get down the ladder and they were so patient and so kind. Thanks guys for a experience she will cherish for a life time. I can't shut her up about it. The Video is top quality. The pictures are amazing. Well worth the time and money. The people at COZUMELINSIDER were so kind to call me on my cell phone while I was driving to Galveston to answer my questions. They gave us directions along with the cost of cab fair from the cruise ship to the helmet diving place. COZUMELINSIDER is a top notch bunch of people. Thanks again. Terrie Barks ~ Davis Oklahoma
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Wanted to report back about our excursions you booked for us. We loved the submarine tour. Being able to go down 100' was incredibly exciting! We saw a turtle and a few large groupers. The reefs were really beautiful, so glad we did this. Jennifer Lansing ~ Palo Verdes Estate, California
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I got my beautiful map today and it is great -- thanks! It is for hanging on the wall in my daughter's room. They both look forward to visiting Cozumel again some day if we can. Kay H. ~ St. Louis, MO
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We had a fantastic time - what an adventure! Your on-site staff were great and our group thoroughly enjoyed our Helmet Dive. We explored the Chankanaab Park, snorkeled in the beautiful water, and "toasted" ourselves with Nachos and cold beers - a wonderful afternoon. Thanks for a super experience! J. Moon ~ Carson City, NV
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I just walked thru the door from a week with dive paradise....and it was AWESOME. Best diving I've ever done. The staff were spectacular. I would also recommend doing a night dive right there off the shore behind the shop. We did it almost everyday. Very good for beginning night divers. Our dive master was Hymie ... he led an awesome dive. I'm looking forward to going back some day. M. Miller ~ Bloomfield Hills, MI
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