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Cozumel in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cozumel in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Cozumel in January 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Cozumel in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +25°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 78 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Cozumel;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Cozumel

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cozumel has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Cozumel in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cozumel for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +19°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.

Is Cozumel warm or cold in January?

Cozumel is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +24°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Cozumel, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cozumel in January

Cozumel weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+26°C+25°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+15°C+15°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+30°C+33°C
Rainfall
87 mm78 mm40 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
77%76%76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
778
Rainy days
212015
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 78 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 4.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Cozumel in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cozumel is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cozumel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 98 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 58 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cozumel wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 206 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Cozumel?

This is the weather in Cozumel in January 2024:
1 January
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+29°C
2 January
☀️
+29°C
3 January
☁️
+29°C
4 January
☁️
+29°C
5 January
☁️
+29°C
6 January
☀️
+29°C
7 January
☁️
+28°C
8 January
☁️
+28°C
9 January
🌧️
+29°C
10 January
☁️
+29°C
11 January
☀️
+28°C
12 January
☁️
+28°C
13 January
☀️
+28°C
14 January
☁️
+26°C
15 January
☁️
+26°C
16 January
☁️
+26°C
17 January
☁️
+27°C
18 January
☁️
+29°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
🌧️
+29°C
21 January
☁️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+29°C
23 January
☀️
+29°C
24 January
🌧️
+29°C
25 January
🌧️
+29°C
26 January
☁️
+28°C
27 January
🌧️
+26°C
28 January
🌧️
+28°C
29 January
☁️
+28°C
30 January
☁️
+29°C
31 January
☁️
+28°C
In January 2024 Cozumel had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Cozumel climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cozumel in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+27°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 723 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2095 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cozumel in January:

Is January a good time to visit Cozumel?

It’s always a good time to visit Cozumel, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cozumel in January?

January is warm in Cozumel. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cozumel rainy in January?

Cozumel is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cozumel in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cozumel in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cozumel

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cozumel, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.