When is the best time to go to Tulum
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tulum, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tulum
Tulum weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tulum are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 71mm | 6.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Tulum during the month of January
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tulum, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Tulum and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tulum with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 53mm | 7.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Tulum is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tulum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Tulum and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tulum with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 37mm | 8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Tulum is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tulum.
March is in the spring in Tulum and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tulum with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 45mm | 8.4hrs | 13.3hrs |
Tulum's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tulum.
April is in the spring in Tulum and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tulum with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 108mm | 8.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Tulum and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Tulum and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tulum with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 187mm | 7.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
The weather in June in Tulum is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Tulum and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tulum with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 130mm | 7.4hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Tulum is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Tulum and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 146mm | 7.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Tulum is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Tulum and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 226mm | 6.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
Tulum's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tulum and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 202mm | 6.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Tulum and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tulum for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tulum and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 103mm | 6.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Tulum during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tulum.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tulum and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 92mm | 6.7hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Tulum is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tulum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Tulum and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tulum with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tulum weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 226mm 8.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 29°C 84.2°F |
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