Month guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Warm and drying out, with occasional nortes; the Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Cozumel: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with November (29°C (84°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Late season (November). Rain eases, the triathlon comes to town and the high season begins again towards December.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year celebrations (late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Southwest interior
El Cedral
A small village inland from the southwest coast, regarded as the island's oldest settlement, with a simple church, a small Maya structure and craft stalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Southwest coast
Palancar Reef
Ask your dive shop which section suits your experience and the day's current; the shallower Gardens are best for newer divers.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- 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
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cozumel.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 21°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Warm and drying out, with occasional nortes; the Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
+How warm is Cozumel in December?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cozumel in December?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.