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Weather & Climate in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isla Mujeres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2311°N, 86.7311°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 124 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 177 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 115 mph | 125 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 53 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 51 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 169 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 86 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 78 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 39 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 144 mph | 119 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 162 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 115 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in |
Isla Mujeres has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (1.5").