| Cancun and Cozumel are popular Mexican tourist | | | | should visit in late winter and early spring. This is |
| destinations. Cancun is located on the northeastern | | | | the driest time of year. On average, only 1/2" to |
| part of the Yucatan peninsula. Cozumel is an island | | | | one inch of rainfall occurs each month. Keep in |
| about 12 miles east of the mainland, in the | | | | mind that temperatures start to get hot by |
| northwest Caribbean Sea. Cozumel is very flat | | | | springtime. |
| and is noted for its beautiful beaches, snorkeling, | | | | Temperatures |
| and SCUBA diving. Cancun and Cozumel both | | | | High temperatures during the spring into summer |
| have Mayan ruins which also attract many visitors. | | | | range from the low to mid 90's. The |
| The weather pattern is dictated by the wet and | | | | temperatures drop a couple of degrees during |
| dry season. Much heavier rainfall occurs during the | | | | summer as the humidity rises. It actually feels |
| wet season. This coincides with an increase in | | | | hotter during summer with the increase in |
| tropical waves which move across the Caribbean | | | | humidity. The highs may be slightly cooler on |
| Sea. There is a threat from hurricanes especially | | | | Cozumel where the Caribbean Sea helps keep the |
| in the heart of hurricane season from mid August | | | | readings down. Summertime lows are in the low |
| through mid October. | | | | to mid 70's. Wintertime high temperatures are |
| Rainfall | | | | pleasant with highs in the mid 80's and morning |
| Cancun and Cozumel have a very distinct wet | | | | lows in the low 60's. |
| season. Tropical rains begin in late May and | | | | Travel Weather Summary |
| continue through October. The monthly average | | | | Travelers visiting Cancun and Cozumel can expect |
| rainfall June through October is eight to ten inches. | | | | to find hot temperatures late spring through |
| Mostly sunny days can give way to scattered | | | | summer. It is common to find passing showers or |
| showers and storms that build during the | | | | thundershowers with locally heavy rain during the |
| summertime. The heaviest rains occur from | | | | days when tropical waves move past. Many days |
| tropical waves or other tropical disturbances. | | | | are marked by sunshine and are perfect for going |
| Tropical disturbances can disrupt the weather | | | | to the beach or exploring other tourist interests. |
| pattern and bring several days of clouds and rain. | | | | The driest and most pleasant time of the year is |
| Cold fronts can bring rain to the region through | | | | during the mid to late winter when humidity and |
| autumn. The amounts are not nearly as heavy | | | | temperatures are lower. Travelers are advised to |
| with monthly average rainfall amounts of a little | | | | stay updated with the latest tropical weather |
| over three inches. | | | | information if traveling during the hurricane season. |
| Travelers wanting to minimize their rain chances | | | | |