Month guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in January
What January is really like in Cozumel: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wasquewhat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Warm and fairly dry, with occasional nortes bringing wind and choppy seas; peak cruise and dive season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 10th-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 8 of its 31 days. Compared with December (28°C (82°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 11 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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Cozumel, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
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 20°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Cozumel?
One of the best months to visit Cozumel. The other best months are February–April and December. Compare every month.
Cozumel in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is one of the best months to visit Cozumel. Warm and fairly dry, with occasional nortes bringing wind and choppy seas; peak cruise and dive season.
+How warm is Cozumel in January?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cozumel in January?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.