Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with warm sea and a rising risk of tropical storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Tulum: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:19
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early wet season (May–July). Hotter and more humid with afternoon showers, fewer visitors, turtle nesting and frequent sargassum.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tulum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · South of Tulum
Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido
Two open, jungle-ringed cenotes on either side of the highway about 4 km south of town, sold on a single ticket.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · Xel-Há
Xel-Há
Buy tickets online in advance, which is usually cheaper than at the gate, and arrive early to make the most of the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Tulum Centro
Tulum Pueblo and Avenida Tulum
The town's main avenue and the streets behind it are where locals and budget travellers eat: taco al pastor stands, Yucatecan cochinita pibil in the mornings, marquesita carts in the evening and the central park where families gather.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
Experience · Tulum Centro
Cycling the ciclovía to the beach
Use lights after dark and lock the bike to something solid; bike theft is common.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Outdoors
- Couples
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tulum?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Tulum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tulum?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest month, with warm sea and a rising risk of tropical storms.
+How warm is Tulum in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.