Month guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Sunny, comfortable and busy; Carnival may fall this month or in early March.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Cozumel: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnaval de Cozumel — parades and street parties (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · East coast
East coast drive
The coast road on the island's windward side runs past a string of empty beaches, limestone platforms, blowholes and a natural rock arch, with a few beach bars along the way and almost no development.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Beach · East coast
Chen Río
Stay inside the protected pool area; currents outside the rocks are strong.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · South Hotel Zone
Dzul-Ha
A shore-snorkelling spot on the southwest coast where steps lead from a small beach club into shallow water over coral heads, with parrotfish, sergeant majors and sometimes turtles.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · Southwest coast
West coast beach clubs
Check the cruise-ship schedule and go on a day with few ships in port, when the clubs are much quieter.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Food
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cozumel.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Sunny, comfortable and busy; Carnival may fall this month or in early March.
+How warm is Cozumel in February?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cozumel in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.