Cozumel's Climate and Things to Do When it Rains

The climate in Cozumel is always comfortable. It´s warm year round with a few days of "el norte", cold winds coming in from the north in late December, or early January, and a few in February from time to time. The average temperature is 27 degrees C.

There are two rainy seasons, one in the spring, and another in the fall. Rainy days are very nice in Cozumel as it will rain, and have warm, sunny skies peeping out all through all but the stormiest of days. When it rains, it pours and the streets are very flooded. Especially deep areas will stall your motor if you have a vehicle, so try to avoid them. Some areas to watch are:

(Streets run East/West, Avenues run North/South)

I am sure there are other areas that are usually flooded but these areas are on the main routes of the town. Be careful for holes in the road that you can´t see because they are underwater.

The eastern coast is on the windward side and is very picturesque with all its rough waves, limestone formations, and white sand beaches. It is best to rent a vehicle and go around the island on the beach road, stopping at various beaches and enjoying the rustic bars and restaurants along the way.

Often, when the western side of the island is covered with clouds and rain, the eastern side is sunny, bright, and clear. You never really know unless you go over to check.

If there has been a storm in the area recently, you may find more seaweed on these eastern beaches than normally. There may be trash that was washed in with the seaweed, too. There will also be more sharks in the water, as they will be feeding on creatures that were injured in the storm. Not a big danger, just be cautious.

Some things to do in rainy weather

Museo de Cozumel

There are four theme rooms in the museum set up to teach you many things about the island, the structure, the culture, the underwater world, and more. There are additional shows — periodically — of local and out-of-town artists. There is a small Maya dwelling set up in the gardens. It is tended to by a Maya couple in the Maya tradition. She will give you a sample of her tortillas as she cooks them on a grill inside the home. They grow herbs in the raised gardens that the Mayans used, too.

Pool Halls

There are many pool halls to enjoy a few hours as the clouds pour down. There is a good one at 30th Ave. and 8th St. across the street from the grocery store called SuperMas.

Beauty Spa

There are some excellent hair salons to enjoy. They offer great pedicures for men as well as women at great discounts. They can give you deep conditioning, professional facials, and many other services that one doesn´t take the time to do when at home. Enjoy pampering yourself while you are on vacation.

Massage

There are massage centers that offer sauna, facials, and more. You can get your dream hair color, your body wrap, or even the works.

The Music Museum

Located on Benito Juarez and 15th Ave., they have a great selection of instruments. The owner has traveled all over the world recording indigenous music from tribes of Africa, South American, and unknown lands. He can tell you more about the music´s meanings and everything related to indigenous music. Worth a visit.

Calling Station

You can rent videos here if you wish. They have VCRs to rent as well. Most of the videos are from current American movies in English, with Spanish subtitles.They also have internet service to take some fun computer time to surf the web, or send and receive e-mail.

Cinemas

There are two movie theaters. The cost is N$25 pesos per person for admission. Treats are not costly, either.

Cecilo Borge

Located on Benito Juarez, between 30th Ave. and 35th
Ave. They have a 6 pm showing and a 9:15 pm showing.

Cine Cozumel

Located on the beachfront road, between 2nd and 4th, two doors north of Carlos ´n Charlie's. They have a daily 9:15 showing. They have 6:00 pm showings only on Sunday.

Both cinemas have two-for-one specials on Wednesday.

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