Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in April
What April is really like in Tulum: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Popo le Chien, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Very warm and mostly dry; seaweed can start arriving late in the month in some years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny, warm and less humid, with calm seas and clear cenotes; peak prices, especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Tulum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Tankah Bay
Casa Cenote
A long, mangrove-lined cenote in Tankah Bay connected underground to the sea a few metres away, so freshwater and saltwater mix.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Nature · South of Tulum
Laguna Kaan Luum
Visit in the morning when the light shows the colour contrast best, and stay in the roped-off shallow area.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Tulum Centro
Cycling the ciclovía to the beach
A paved cycle path runs from town along the Cobá road towards the beach and up to the ruins, so a rented bike is the easiest way to reach the coast, cenotes on the Cobá road and the archaeological site.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Outdoors
- Couples
Nature · Cobá road
Gran Cenote
Go at opening time, shower before entering (required), and skip sunscreen to protect the water.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
- Photo spot
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Tulum?
One of the best months to visit Tulum. The other best months are November–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Very warm and mostly dry; seaweed can start arriving late in the month in some years.
+How warm is Tulum in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.