November trip advice

[mostlyirish]

We are planning a trip to Coz in the second half of November. Looking for opinions regarding conditions there at that time. I know it is still officially hurricane season and no one can predict specific weather conditions then. If anyone has information that should definitely be considered before we start spending money on our plans I would appreciate it.

 

[MMM]

That is usually about when I arrive for the winter. I've seen heavy rains, but water temps are still pretty nice. Hurricanes generally done by then but norte season is just around the corner! I don't think there is any time where you can be assured of perfect weather conditions; if a time works for you, I'd just take my chances and go with the flow. I just got back from a month in Europe and it rained almost every day and was unseasonably cool. I just bought warm clothes and visited more castles and museums!

 

[DandyDon]

I went over Thanksgiving weekend once. It was nice for that trip. Weather happens, and we take our chances, but history from last year at Wunderground.com shows lows around 70F, highs around 80-85. Wear waterproof jackets on the way to the airport and keep them with you to wear on boats in case it gets cool or rains.

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

We were there for halloween/All Saints/ and day of the dead last year. Conditions were awesome, diving was great. Take a hoodie or light jacket. Our last day,It rained monsoon style as we walked to the ferry. We're going back this year and I don't care if I have to swim, hitchhike, or take a bus, I don't want to miss it!

Safe travels,
Jay

 

[loudives]

We are planning a trip to Coz in the second half of November. Looking for opinions regarding conditions there at that time. I know it is still officially hurricane season and no one can predict specific weather conditions then. If anyone has information that should definitely be considered before we start spending money on our plans I would appreciate it.

Been going in Nov. and Feb for many years. I find that Nov. has best temps 70-85 with lower humidity and water temps still about 80. Occasional north wind may chill things for a day or 2 and close the diving to most boats. As for rain you can expect spotty showers or a day of t-storms. Weather fronts usually pass quickly in a day. A lined wind breaker is the garment of choice especially after sun down. at 65-70 you will see locals wearing winter hooded coats. I'm from Chicago and 65-70 in Nov is t-shirt for me.

 

[sefuchs]

We are planning a trip to Coz & Riviera Maya in Oct/Nov, our dates are kinda flexible. Wondering if there are any special activities or events associated with Day of the Dead/Halloween that we should plan for? Is the Day of The Dead a big event (for tourists)?

 

[ColoDale]

Ditto what everyone said. I like it cooler and with less humidty (in general) in November. Usually in the first part of Nov tho. I think that the Coz ironman event is Nov 27 and there may be some road closures (east side/south end) with events closer to town (swimming?) and more people with more hotel occupancy. So if you book, do it earlier. We generally avoid the time around the event but that's us. We have been there for Day of the Dead but didn't look for events or participation so I can't say what they do specifically.

 

[DjDiverDan]

I can't speak to November, but I've gone to Cozumel in the first week of December for 5 out of the previous 6 years, and weather was always pleasant - 75-82 degrees during the day, a bit cooler at night. Water temps were alway right about 80 degrees, currents gentle and predictable, diving was great. I would recommend bringing along some long pants for cooler evenings. Some rain, but it never lasted too long.

 

[Dave Dillehay]

AS most have said, the weather is pretty benign at that time but there is a small chance of a hurricane. For that Aldora offers Hurricane insurance. That is if you don't get to dive a day because of a threat of a hurricane, you of course don't pay for the diving but will be given a credit for diving on another trip, equal to the days you missed. IN addition, those staying at the Vila Aldora will not have to pay for lodging.

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

 

[DandyDon]

Aldora offers Hurricane insurance. That is if you don't get to dive a day because of a threat of a hurricane, you of course don't pay for the diving but will be given a credit for diving on another trip, equal to the days you missed.

Both? No pay for days missed, plus given credit, too? Weather happens to the best plans at times, and I have certainly missed a few days to winds. It's better than having a flu relapse the second day of a week long liveaboard, not only missing most of the diving, but also stuck on a crowded boat watching others come & go - which I've done.

N addition, those staying at the Vila Aldora will not have to pay for lodging.

That's generous. Not paying for diving when the boats don't go out is one thing, but not paying for lodging when you still used the rooms is quite a bonus. Of course, hurricanes are rare there. I flew in once when I should have canceled and filed a trip insurance claims because I just knew that the one that was headed for Coz would veer off - as if I can predict weather better than the pros, haha. I turned around and left after two days of diving, and only then did it finally veer off. You don't offer such guarantees for winter nortes I bet.