- Temperature
- 21–32°C
- Snowfall
- No snowfall (tropical climate)
- Off Peak Season
- May–October (lower crowds, 40–50% cheaper accommodation)
- Peak Tourist Season
- December–March (highest crowds, highest prices)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Tulum experiences virtually no temperature change year-round (variation ~4–5°C (41°F)), so thermal comfort depends more on humidity and rain than cold.
- Dry season (Nov–Apr) is most visited; book accommodation 2–3 months ahead, especially Dec–Mar.
- Wet season rains typically fall in brief afternoon showers; mornings often remain sunny.
- Sargassum (brown seaweed) most likely June–October; severity varies yearly. Cenotes offer seaweed-free swimming alternatives.
- Hurricane risk is official but statistically low; direct hits are rare. Travel insurance recommended for Aug–Oct stays.
- Humidity stays 73–80% year-round; the combination of heat and humidity (not extreme heat alone) defines summer discomfort.
- Shoulder seasons (May, early June, Nov) offer good balance of weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices vs. peak season.
Seasons
Dry Season
- Months
- November–April
- Characteristics
- Warm, sunny, low humidity, minimal rainfall
- Rainy Days Count
- 11–17
- Rainfall Range Mm
- 29–66
- Rainfall Range Inches
- 1.1–2.6
- Temperature Low Celsius
- 21
- Temperature Peak Celsius
- 29
- Temperature Low Fahrenheit
- 70
- Temperature Peak Fahrenheit
- 84
Wet Season
- Months
- May–October
- Characteristics
- Hot, very humid, high rainfall, frequent afternoon showers, peak hurricane season August–October
- Rainy Days Count
- 13–24
- Rainfall Range Mm
- 51–145
- Rainfall Range Inches
- 2.0–5.7
- Temperature Low Celsius
- 23
- Temperature Peak Celsius
- 32
- Temperature Low Fahrenheit
- 74
- Temperature Peak Fahrenheit
- 90
Overview
Tulum has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: a dry season (November–April) with warm, sunny weather, and a wet season (May–October) with high humidity and frequent rainfall. Temperatures remain warm year-round with minimal seasonal variation.
Snowfall
No snowfall (tropical climate)
Best Months
- Ideal Months
- February–April
- Reason
- Dry conditions, warm temperatures (26–29°C (79–84°F) / 79–84°F), minimal rainfall, clear skies
- Additional Context
- March is peak season with crowds; late April is a shoulder-season alternative with fewer tourists
Worst Months
- Primary Issue
- Highest rainfall, peak hurricane season risk, humidity 80%+
- Secondary Issues
- Sargassum seaweed (June–October, variable by year)
- Problematic Months
- September–October
Off Peak Season
May–October (lower crowds, 40–50% cheaper accommodation)
Sea Temperature
- Coolest Months Celsius
- 26
- Warmest Months Celsius
- 29
- Coolest Months Fahrenheit
- 79
- Warmest Months Fahrenheit
- 84
- Year Round Note
- Warm enough for swimming and water activities year-round
Hurricane Season
- Official Dates
- June 1 – November 30
- Highest Risk Months
- August–October, especially September
- Actual Risk Assessment
- Direct hurricane hits rare (3 significant hurricanes in past 20 years); tropical storms with 1–3 days of heavy rain more common
Shoulder Seasons
May and November (moderate crowds, lower prices, still good weather)
Peak Tourist Season
December–March (highest crowds, highest prices)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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