Family with kids at Playa Mujeres in a candid sunset frame by IVAE Studios
Family with kids at Playa Mujeres in a candid sunset frame by IVAE Studios
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Best Time of Year for Photos in Costa Mujeres

In short

November to March is normally the clearest and most comfortable time in Costa Mujeres, with drier air. Summer is hot, but this shore usually sees less seaweed than the Riviera Maya, and sunsets are late, around 7:30 pm.

Costa Mujeres does well in most months, and its sheltered position helps in the seaweed season. Here is what to expect through the year.

Season by Season

November to March. Comfortable, drier air and normally clear water. Cold fronts can bring a few windy days. Sunset comes early.

April and May. Warmer and usually lovely.

June to August. Hot, with later sunsets. Seaweed season, though this shore is usually clearer than areas further south.

September and October. Humid, with afternoon showers that usually pass quickly.

Sunset by Month

On the 15th of each month in 2027:

MonthSunriseGoldenSunset
January7:27 am5:54 pm6:26 pm
February7:18 am6:15 pm6:45 pm
March6:56 am6:27 pm6:57 pm
April6:28 am6:37 pm7:07 pm
May6:09 am6:47 pm7:18 pm
June6:05 am6:58 pm7:30 pm
July6:14 am7:01 pm7:32 pm
August6:26 am6:47 pm7:17 pm
September6:34 am6:21 pm6:50 pm
October6:43 am5:53 pm6:23 pm
November6:58 am5:34 pm6:06 pm
December7:17 am5:35 pm6:08 pm
Couple at Playa Mujeres during a luxury beach session by IVAE Studios
Couple at Playa Mujeres during a luxury beach session. IVAE Studios.

How It Works

Message us with your dates, who will be in the photos and where you are staying. We suggest the hour from the sunrise and sunset on your date, confirm availability, usually the same day, and send you a short plan for Costa Mujeres. On the day, we guide you the whole way, so nobody needs to know how to pose. Your edited gallery arrives privately in one to three business days, in full 4K.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month for photos in Costa Mujeres?
November to March is normally clearest and most comfortable. April and May are often lovely too.

Vianey Díaz

Director · IVAE Studios

Vianey founded IVAE Studios in Cancun in 2023 after more than ten years behind the camera, and the studio has delivered over 500 sessions since. She leads every wedding personally, caps the studio at twelve weddings a year, and handles resort vendor paperwork with coordinators directly so couples never have to. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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Planning photos at Costa Mujeres? Tell us your dates.

Tell us who will be in the photos and when you arrive. We suggest the best hour and confirm availability, usually the same day.

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