Scuba diving in Mexico
4 dive regions in Mexico, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in November–May, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Also see: Caribbean · Eastern Pacific
Best time to dive in Mexico, region by region
Sorted by each region's best month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Cortez (La Paz)Mexico | 7.2 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Socorro (Revillagigedo)Mexico | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| CozumelMexico | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Isla Mujeres & CancúnMexico | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.
Dive regions in Mexico
- Sea of Cortez (La Paz)Eastern Pacific
Peak season: September–November · Intermediate · Day boat, Liveaboard
Known for california sea lion, whale shark, mobula rays, schooling jacks
- Socorro (Revillagigedo)Eastern Pacific
Peak season: November–May · Advanced · Liveaboard
Known for giant oceanic manta, humpback whale, silky shark, whale shark, bottlenose dolphin
- CozumelCaribbean
Peak season: November–April · Intermediate · Day boat, Resort
Known for spotted eagle ray, bull shark, splendid toadfish, turtles
- Isla Mujeres & CancúnCaribbean
Peak season: June–August · Beginner · Day boat
Known for whale shark, spotted eagle ray, turtles