Season guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in the early wet season
May–July: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hotter and more humid, with short tropical downpours, warm water, turtle nesting and possible sargassum. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days across May–July.
Key facts
- Months
- May–July
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 28
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 | 13.1 h | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 | 13.4 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 13.3 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 28 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Feria de El Cedral (early May)
- July: Mexican school summer holidays (July–August)
Good choices for the early wet season
Museum · Centro and malecón
Museo de la Isla de Cozumel
Visit during the midday heat or on a rainy afternoon, and finish with a drink on the upper terrace.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in the early wet season
- Xcaret park (About 1–1.5 hours by ferry and road) — A large eco-theme park just south of Playa del Carmen with underground rivers to float through, a Maya village, aquariums, wildlife and an evening show of Mexican history and folk dance.
- Tulum (About 2 hours by ferry and road) — The walled Maya city of Tulum stands on a clifftop above a Caribbean beach.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the early wet season a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is a trade-off: Hotter and more humid, with short tropical downpours, warm water, turtle nesting and possible sargassum. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Cozumel in the early wet season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days over the season.