Jacques Cousteau Island

Island Small Baja California Sur island, marine biodiversity hotspot

Off Baja California Sur, Jacques Cousteau Island is a dive destination within biologically rich Gulf waters, frequented by liveaboards and sport fishermen.

Jacques Cousteau Island
24.2385, -109.8772

Best Time to Visit Jacques Cousteau Island #

Remote marine islet in the Gulf of California with no visitor facilities; best visited by boat from nearby mainland towns. Conditions and access depend on local charters and permits.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 15-24°C (59-75°F)
Calmer seas and clearer visibility for snorkeling and wildlife sighting; coolest season in the Gulf.
Spring
Mar-May · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warmer water and more boat traffic as charter season picks up; good for diving but afternoons can be windy.

Weather & Climate near Jacques Cousteau Island #

Climate

Jacques Cousteau Island's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 27°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 32°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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