Tulum, Mexico
Best time to visit Tulum
The best time to visit Tulum is November–April, when typical daytime highs are around 29–32°C and rain is less likely.
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Tulum weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | 29° / 85°F | 18° / 64°F | 61 mm | — |
| FebruaryBest | 30° / 86°F | 18° / 65°F | 48 mm | — |
| MarchBest | 31° / 87°F | 20° / 68°F | 31 mm | — |
| AprilBest | 32° / 89°F | 21° / 70°F | 39 mm | — |
| May | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 71°F | 104 mm | — |
| June | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 72°F | 156 mm | — |
| July | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 71°F | 102 mm | — |
| August | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 71°F | 102 mm | — |
| September | 32° / 89°F | 21° / 71°F | 167 mm | — |
| October | 31° / 88°F | 21° / 69°F | 178 mm | — |
| NovemberBest | 30° / 87°F | 19° / 67°F | 84 mm | — |
| DecemberBest | 30° / 85°F | 18° / 65°F | 65 mm | — |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Tulum
Tulum town had 33,374 people in 2020 and has been the seat of its own municipality since 2008. It grew from Santo Kaaj Tulum, a village founded around 1870 by the Maya priestess María Uicab, next to a walled Maya port that peaked between the 13th and 15th centuries. Named a Pueblo Mágico in 2015, it is known for cliff-top ruins, cenotes and a jungle beach road.
What to pack for Tulum
Average lows run from about 18°C in January to 22°C in June, and highs from 29°C to 32°C. Pack light cotton, a hat, mineral sunscreen and strong insect repellent. Cover shoulders and knees in churches. Plugs are type A and B at 127 V, like the US. People forget water shoes for rocky cenote ladders and a dry bag for phones and cash.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Tulum?
- The best time to visit Tulum is November–April, when typical daytime highs are around 29–32°C and rain is less likely.
- What is the hottest month in Tulum?
- August, with typical daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
- October, with around 178 mm of rain in a typical year.
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