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Cozumel
Four sites along Cozumel's reefs, dived as drifts. The reefs close to shore suit beginners, while Columbia Reef and Punta Sur have tunnels, swim-throughs and strong currents.
Weak fit for November
- Strength: Calm seas on most days
- Strength: Water 27–28°C in November
- Trade-off: November is outside the main season (best April to June)
Pack a 3 mm wetsuit for November.
Why this match: 13 + 27 + 12 = 52
- Season13 / 55
- 0 of 4 sites are in season in November; calm on most days.
- Your level27 / 27
- No level picked, so all 4 sites count.
- Weather12 / 18
- Rain on about half the days; named storm nearby in 7% of years.
Month by month
Season: best April to June. Marine life uses the same scale (Best = reliable, Good = likely, Possible = possible, Off = not seen; ? = we don't know yet). Water and rain are 1991–2020 averages.
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | January: Off season | February: Off season | March: Good | April: Best | May: Best | June: Best | July: Off season | August: Off season | September: Off season | October: Off season | November: Off season | December: Off season |
| Mantas | January: Possible | February: Possible | March: Possible | April: Possible | May: Possible | June: Possible | July: Possible | August: Possible | September: Possible | October: Possible | November: Possible | December: Possible |
| Whale sharks | January: Not seen | February: Not seen | March: Not seen | April: Not seen | May: Not seen | June: Not seen | July: Not seen | August: Not seen | September: Not seen | October: Not seen | November: Not seen | December: Not seen |
| Hammerheads | January: Possible | February: Possible | March: Possible | April: Possible | May: Possible | June: Possible | July: Possible | August: Possible | September: Possible | October: Possible | November: Possible | December: Possible |
| Reef sharks | January: Possible | February: Possible | March: Possible | April: Possible | May: Possible | June: Possible | July: Possible | August: Possible | September: Possible | October: Possible | November: Possible | December: Possible |
| Turtles | January: Reliable | February: Reliable | March: Reliable | April: Reliable | May: Reliable | June: Reliable | July: Reliable | August: Reliable | September: Reliable | October: Reliable | November: Reliable | December: Reliable |
| Dolphins | January: Possible | February: Possible | March: Possible | April: Possible | May: Possible | June: Possible | July: Possible | August: Possible | September: Possible | October: Possible | November: Possible | December: Possible |
| Water | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Rain days | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 |
| Calm days | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
| Storm risk | – | – | – | – | – | 7% | 13% | 20% | 17% | 27% | 7% | – |
Rain days: days with 1 mm or more in the ERA5 grid cell (about 30 km across); over tropical seas it counts more light-rain days than a local rain gauge would. Calm days: waves under 1.5 m and wind under 25 km/h. Storm risk: share of years with a named storm within 250 km that month (– means under 5%).
Dive sites here
4 sites on Divetip. Today's Dive scores are for reference only: live scores cover the next 48 hours, not your trip month.
Getting there
Fly to Cozumel (CZM). Road to San Miguel and the hotel zones: about 18 minutes.
Day boat only.
What diving costs
A day of diving from about €96
A day of diving
Scuba Shack Cozumel: USD 115 for 2 dives (about €103)
2-tank boat dive, small groups, snacks and drinks on the surface interval. Gear rental extra (e.g. BCD $17, regulator $20). Marine park fee 225 MXN per day, cash on arrival, not included. Rates valid to 17 Dec 2026.
Dressel Divers Cozumel: USD 150 for 2 dives (about €134)
One two-tank boat dive day, regular price (USD 120 with the 20% online prepayment discount). Includes tank, weights, boat, crew and guide; free nitrox for certified divers. Excludes gear (USD 36 per two-tank day), hyperbaric chamber contribution USD 1/dive and marine park fee USD 13 per day.
Cozumel Dive Center: MXN 2,000 for 2 dives (about €96)
2 Tank Boat Dive (AM/PM), 1-2 days of diving (1,800 MXN for 5+ days). Includes tanks and weights. Excludes gear (full package with computer 600 MXN/day), gratuities and marine park fee (listed as 252 MXN; text also says 212 MXN or $12 per person per day).
Prices as published by each operator (a few by a named booking agent), read on 8 November 2026. Euro amounts at the ECB reference rate of 6 November 2026. Park fees, permits and equipment are often extra. Prices change, so check with the operator before you book.
Non-divers: snorkeling from the shore and by boat
Chankanaab park has easy, shallow reef snorkeling from the shore, and dive shops let snorkelers ride along on their boat trips.
Sources: zentacle.com, trytn.com
Book your Cozumel trip
- Find Cozumel snorkeling tours on Klook (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- Search flights on Aviasales (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Partner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. Partners never change the ranking.
Where this comes from
- Water temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1 daily sea surface temperature, 1991–2020.
- Storms: NOAA IBTrACS tracks, 1991–2020. Rain, waves and wind: ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.
- Coral heat stress: Bleaching Watch (The water is warmer than its usual warmest month, NOAA's lowest heat-stress level. Satellite data, highest level in the 7 days to 7 November 2026.) Coral bleaching: NOAA Coral Reef Watch daily 5 km Bleaching Alert Area (7-day maximum), checked twice a day.
- Seasons by site: our dive site pages. Getting there: transfer source.
Marine life sources (6 species)
- Mantas: pelagicventuresscuba.com, scubaboard.com
- Whale sharks: cozumeldivehub.com, stingrayvilla.com, pelagicventuresscuba.com
- Hammerheads: stingrayvilla.com, cozumeldivehub.com
- Reef sharks: cozumeldivehub.com, stingrayvilla.com, dresseldivers.com
- Turtles: pelagicventuresscuba.com, padi.com
- Dolphins: scubaboard.com, scubaboard.com
Typical values are 1991–2020 averages and our site seasons. Always check local conditions with your dive centre. Spotted something wrong? Report a correction.