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Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox
Playa Punta Cocos
Playa Punta Cocos
Quintana Roo, Mexico

Isla Holbox

Isla Holbox is a village in Quintana Roo, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,841 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1,841
Local time16:35
21.52° N, 87.38° WElevation 6 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
Postal code77310
The year in Isla Holboxweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Isla Holbox at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month22°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

96 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

September

Weather in Isla Holbox

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct29°26°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°25°5.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°26°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°
Sat31 Oct29°23°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°27°
Mon2 Nov30°27°2 mm

When to go to Isla Holbox

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score686971645142424141495560
High26°27°28°29°30°30°31°31°30°29°28°27°
Low22°22°22°23°25°25°26°26°26°25°24°22°
Rain (mm)5148414263126104961421227161
Wet days1210781219202321201614
Sea24°24°24°25°26°27°27°28°28°28°26°25°

What's on in Isla Holbox

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Isla Holbox

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Camping + Hostel Holbox SunsetCamp sites
0.3 km
Camping KinCamp sites
0.6 km
BioluminiscenceViewpoints
2.3 km
BeachViewpoints
2.5 km

Nature around Isla Holbox

Nature in Mexico

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Isla Holbox

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Isla Holbox

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Isla Holbox

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Isla Holbox from above

Postal code

77310

Getting to Isla Holbox

Cancún International AirportCUN
75 km
Cozumel International AirportCZM
121 km
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQO
153 km
Ferry a ChiquiláFerry port
0.5 km
Terminal Marítima de HolboxPuerto de Chiquilá
0.6 km

Places near Isla Holbox

Places with a climate like Isla Holbox

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Isla Holbox?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Isla Holbox.
What is the hottest month in Isla Holbox?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Isla Holbox?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Isla Holbox?
August is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Isla Holbox?
The sea is warmest in September at about 28°C and coolest in January at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Isla Holbox?
The postal code of Isla Holbox is 77310.