Best time to visit · Tulum · Mexico
The best time to visit Tulum
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Popo le Chien, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Tulum is from late November to April, the dry season, when the weather is sunny and less humid and seaweed is usually less of a problem. December to March is also the most expensive period. Avoid September and October if you can, when hurricane risk and rain peak.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–April
- Shoulder season
- May–August
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Rainiest month
- September (~14 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September–October
Seasons
Tulum is hot and humid all year, with a dry season from December to April and a wetter season from June to October that brings short, heavy showers and the risk of hurricanes, which peak in September and October. Sargassum seaweed often reaches the beaches in the warmer months.
December–April
Dry season
Sunny, warm and less humid, with calm seas and clear cenotes; peak prices, especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
May–July
Early wet season
Hotter and more humid with afternoon showers, fewer visitors, turtle nesting and frequent sargassum.
August–October
Hurricane peak
Hottest weather, the highest rainfall and the greatest risk of tropical storms; low prices and some closures.
November
Late autumn
Rains fade, seas settle and prices are moderate before the winter crowds arrive.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 19°C | 6 | 26°C | 11 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 29°C | 19°C | 4 | 26°C | 11.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 30°C | 21°C | 3 | 26°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 31°C | 22°C | 3 | 27°C | 12.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 6 | 28°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C | 24°C | 12 | 28°C | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 9 | 29°C | 13.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 10 | 29°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 31°C | 23°C | 13 | 28°C | 11.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C | 21°C | 8 | 27°C | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 28°C | 20°C | 7 | 26°C | 10.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Zamna — electronic music festival in the jungle (usually January) |
| March | Semana Santa — Mexican Easter holidays fill the coast (March or April) |
| May | Sea turtle nesting season (usually May to October) |
| October | Hanal Pixán — Maya Day of the Dead (31 October to 2 November) |
| December | New Year's Eve parties on the beach road (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September–October, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Early wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hurricane peak | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Tulum?
The best time to visit Tulum is from late November to April, the dry season, when the weather is sunny and less humid and seaweed is usually less of a problem. December to March is also the most expensive period. Avoid September and October if you can, when hurricane risk and rain peak.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Tulum?
Usually in September–October. Peak hurricane risk and heavy showers; many hotels discount and some restaurants close.
+What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
September, with about 14 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Tulum get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).