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Weather & Climate in Cozumel, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cozumel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.4 km²)
Population Density2,428/sq mi
Coordinates20.5004°N, 86.9427°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 55 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 167 mph 248 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 115 mph 45 km
2024 Helene Category 1 81 mph 102 km
2021 Grace Category 1 86 mph 58 km
2020 Delta Category 3 115 mph 34 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 86 mph 35 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 75 mph 58 km
2018 Michael Category 2 98 mph 197 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 201 km
2011 Rina Category 2 92 mph 213 km
2010 Paula Category 2 104 mph 99 km
2009 Ida Category 2 104 mph 127 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 211 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 150 mph 19 km
2005 Emily Category 4 144 mph 43 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 161 mph 225 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 127 mph 173 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 289 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 170 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 115 mph 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in

Cozumel has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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