Month guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in April
What April is really like in Cozumel: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with calm seas and excellent visibility; the El Cedral fair begins at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Cozumel: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is warmer; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:06
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny days around 28–31 °C, calm seas and the best visibility, with high prices and busy cruise schedules.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Feria de El Cedral (late April to early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Southwest coast
Santa Rosa and Columbia walls
These deep wall dives drop away into the blue, with overhangs, tunnels and large sponges, and the current carries divers along the edge.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Park · South Hotel Zone
Chankanaab park
Head straight to the snorkelling area in the morning before cruise groups arrive, and bring your own gear if you have it.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Nature · Punta Sur
Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
The reserve at the island's southern tip has the Celarain lighthouse, which you can climb for views, a small navigation museum, observation towers over the Colombia lagoon where crocodiles and wading birds live, and quiet beaches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
- History
Waterfront · Centro and malecón
Malecón (Avenida Rafael E. Melgar)
Walk the stretch north of the ferry pier at sunset, where it is quieter and the views are clearer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cozumel.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cozumel?
One of the best months to visit Cozumel, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Hot and dry with calm seas and excellent visibility; the El Cedral fair begins at the end of the month.
+How warm is Cozumel in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cozumel in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.