Season guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in the hurricane peak
August–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wasquewhat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The wettest and most storm-prone period; prices are low and some businesses close, but travel insurance is essential. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 42 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 42
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 42 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Independence Day celebrations (night of 15 September)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
Museum · Centro and malecón
Museo de la Isla de Cozumel
The island museum on the malecón tells Cozumel's story from geology and coral reefs to Maya pilgrimages, the Spanish arrival and the modern era.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- Tulum (About 2 hours by ferry and road) — The walled Maya city of Tulum stands on a clifftop above a Caribbean beach.
- Chichén Itzá (About 3–3.5 hours each way by ferry and road) — The great Maya-Toltec city in the Yucatán interior, with the El Castillo pyramid, the ball court and the sacred cenote.
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 hurricane peak a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is a trade-off: The wettest and most storm-prone period; prices are low and some businesses close, but travel insurance is essential. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Cozumel in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 42 rainy days over the season.