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Why visit Holbox?

Holbox is a narrow island off the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It lies within the Yum Balam protected area and is reached by ferry from the small port of Chiquilá. Cars are largely absent, and people get around on foot, by bicycle or by golf cart along sandy streets.

The beaches on the north shore have shallow, calm water that is well suited to wading and swimming. Walk at low tide to Punta Mosquito, a sandbar where flamingos are often seen, or head west to Punta Cocos for sunset. From about June to September, boat tours leave the island to swim with whale sharks in the open sea. On dark nights, some visitors see bioluminescent plankton glowing in the shallows. Boat trips also visit Isla Pasión, Isla de los Pájaros and the Yalahau cenote on the mainland coast. The island is known for its lobster pizza and fresh ceviche. Colorful murals cover many buildings in the village.

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When to go to Holbox

The best months for Holbox are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
25°
low 23°
8 wet days
Feb
26°
low 24°
6 wet days
Mar
27°
low 24°
5 wet days
Apr
28°
low 25°
3 wet days
May
28°
low 26°
5 wet days
Jun
29°
low 27°
9 wet days
Jul
29°
low 27°
7 wet days
Aug
29°
low 27°
9 wet days
Sep
29°
low 27°
11 wet days
Oct
29°
low 27°
12 wet days
Nov
27°
low 25°
12 wet days
Dec
26°
low 24°
12 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Holbox Island, Quintana Roo. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Holbox — common questions

When is the best time to visit Holbox?

The best months for Holbox are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Holbox?

June is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 29°C. January is the coolest, around 25°C by day and 23°C at night. October is the wettest, with about 12 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Holbox known for?

Holbox is best known for beaches, nature, romantic and budget. The things people come for: Whale sharks, Punta Mosquito flamingos, car-free streets, lobster pizza.

Who is Holbox best suited to?

Holbox works particularly well for couples, solo travellers, backpackers and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Holbox?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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