Is Cozumel safe? Mexico travel risk
Is Cozumel safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Cozumel scores 53/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Mexico Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 29 May 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (23 Dec 2025). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Cozumel scores 53/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Mexico (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Cozumel: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (60/100) and crime and scams (69/100).
A score of 53 is higher than the scores of 72% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Mexico travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Local Geographic Profile
Coordinates 20.5104° N, 86.9493° W place Cozumel within Quintana Roo at an elevation of 7 meters. Heading to Mexico City: 1,278.6 km W.
Quintana Roo
20.5104° N, 86.9493° W
7 m
America/Cancun
77,236
Emergency & Transport Infrastructure
Surrounding Localities in Mexico
Climate by Month
Hottest: August (30 °C avg high); Wettest: September (197 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
| Low °C | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain mm | 48 | 37 | 37 | 40 | 79 | 169 | 130 | 150 | 197 | 125 | 92 | 55 |
Normals: Playa del Carmen (18.5 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Mexico
- Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (Level 1, 23 Dec 2025)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Mexico travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Mexico entry requirements.
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Questions travellers ask about Cozumel
Is Cozumel safe to visit?
Cozumel currently scores 53/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Mexico (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Cozumel · Methodology
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