Set against the beautiful turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Cozumel is a world-class scuba diving destination and one of the top dive sites in the world. Diving on Cozumel is an experience you will never forget. Thousands of colorful tropical fish, barracuda and other marine life await on the reef. Diving in Cozumel is an unforgettable experience!
Cozumel Complete Season Guide:
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January to April |
May to August |
September to December |
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Temperature: 25C-26C |
Temperature: 26C-30C |
Temperature: 25C-28C |
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Weather: Clear skies and temperature getting humid in March. |
Weather: Hotter temperatures with rain showers. |
Weather: Higher chance of hurricanes but with high temperatures in December. |
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sharks: The chances of seeing sharks are higher. |
sharks: The chances of reef sharks are higher, but not bull sharks. |
sharks: The bull sharks are returning and you have the opportunity to dive with them. |
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Eagle Ryas: It’s the best month to see the rays. |
eagle rays: There are many rays to be seen this month as well. |
eagle rays: Not a good time of year to see rays. |
Recommended dive sites on Cozumel:
Divers of all experience levels will find great dive sites in Cozumel. However, due to the clean water and numerous reefs, according to the Cozumel dive map, there are many stunning Cozumel dive sites for beginners to explore.
Palancar Gardens: (Depth: 60′ – 80′)
One of the island’s most popular dive sites, Palancar Gardens features large coral formations and a variety of marine life. Divers can explore passageways, canyons and crevices while keeping an eye out for angelfish, grouper, barracuda and sea turtles. With excellent visibility this is a great dive site for all experience levels.
SOFIA’S REEF: (Depth: 30′ – 60′)
A relatively new discovery, Sofia’s Reef is known for its abundance of marine life and amazing corals. The reef is in the middle of the channel between St. Croix and Buck Island. This area is known for its abundance of marine life, including parrot fish and colorful grouper. It is one of the most desirable Cozumel…
