Season guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in the late season
November: 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
Rain eases, the triathlon comes to town and the high season begins again towards December. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 10 rainy days across November.
Key facts
- Months
- November
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 10
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the late season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 10 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the late season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Día de Muertos (1–2 November)
- November: Ironman Cozumel triathlon (usually November)
Good choices for the late 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 late season
- 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.
- Playa del Carmen (About 45 minutes by ferry) — Playa del Carmen across the channel has a long pedestrian street (Quinta Avenida) of shops, restaurants and bars, beaches and beach clubs.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the late season a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is a trade-off: Rain eases, the triathlon comes to town and the high season begins again towards December. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Cozumel in the late season?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 10 rainy days over the season.