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9/20/2023 5:41:53 AM EDT
Hello,

Has anyone been diving in Cozumel in early February?

How was the experience?

Would it be too cold for family to use the pool or snorkel?

The rates jump up quite a bit in late February and March.

Thanks!

9/20/2023 6:31:40 AM EDT
[#1]
Did a rec dive out of Cancun back in……98(?) it was great. January I think.

Parrot fish the size of trash can lids. And plenty warm.
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9/20/2023 7:48:47 AM EDT
[#2]
We've been there a bunch - mostly Dec or Jan.  It should be mid 80s in Feb.  Plenty warm for pool/ocean.  Hot, in fact.

Enjoy!
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9/20/2023 12:23:09 PM EDT
[#3]
You’ll be fine. Most folks use a wetsuit that time of year for diving.
9/26/2023 9:32:43 PM EDT
[#4]
February is the coldest month and the average ocean temperature in February is 80F.  I dive in a rashguard and shorts and bring a thin windbreaker on the boat in case it is windy in-between dives or the ride back.

https://seatemperature.info/cozumel-water-temperature.html
9/26/2023 10:24:03 PM EDT
[#5]
So, don't forget: diving in 78 degree water for 75 minute dives is WAY different than snorkeling or swimming in a pool.  

If it's low/mid 80s, that's perfect pool, snorkeling temps.  You'll probably be very comfortable or even warm.
Ludwig Boltzmann, who spent much of his life studying statistical mechanics, died in 1906, by his own hand, Paul Bhranfest, carrying on the work, died similarly in 1933, Now it is our turn to study statistical mechanics...
9/27/2023 11:06:40 PM EDT
[#6]
Thanks for the feedback.
12/5/2023 3:03:18 PM EDT
[#7]
Great drift diving there, Pick up a half mil wetsuit and you will be comfortable.  Plus I wear one all the time it keeps the stinging things off ya and if you happen to inadvertently bump something that also stings.
12/5/2023 3:50:18 PM EDT
[#8]
I'll be snorkeling there in a few weeks, can't wait
12/11/2023 10:29:53 PM EDT
[#9]
I have dove on 2 cruises, one at the end of January and the other the beginning of February. Water temp was about 82* from the surface to 100’. I dove in swim trunks and a quick dry shirt on both 2 tank dives and was comfortable.
If you will be diving 4-5 dives per day you will want a 2mm wetsuit.
Getting old ain’t for sissies.
12/13/2023 9:51:23 PM EDT
[#10]
I'll be taking a 3/2 wetsuit.

Thanks again.
12/15/2023 1:26:24 AM EDT
[#11]
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Originally Posted By Gewehr3:
I'll be taking a 3/2 wetsuit.

Thanks again.
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A 3/2 may be too warm. How many dives per day are you planning?
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1/4/2024 3:52:32 PM EDT
[#12]
I have a place there. I am actually leaving for there Monday. A 3/2 might be fine especially if you plan to dive everyday you are there.
I try to dive at least once a week when i'm there. i will post some water temps once i am there.
1/9/2024 1:10:13 AM EDT
[#13]
The water was great 4 weeks ago.
2/2/2024 11:10:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gewehr3][Edited] [#14]
I had my first dive yesterday at Paradise Reef. Weather is great. Water temps are about 81F. I was comfortable in just shorts and a rash guard.
2/17/2024 8:26:33 AM EDT
[#15]
You'll be fine I do e there in January 2022 wore a shorty wet suit.

Great drift dive!
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