Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Pleasant and mostly dry, with very high demand and prices over Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Tulum: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Late autumn (November). Rains fade, seas settle and prices are moderate before the winter crowds arrive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve parties on the beach road (31 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · South of Tulum
Laguna Kaan Luum
A shallow turquoise lagoon about 10 km south of town with a dark blue sinkhole more than 80 metres deep in its centre.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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
Nature · Cobá road
Gran Cenote
About 4 km from town on the road to Cobá, the Gran Cenote is a semi-open cavern system of clear blue water, stalactites and small turtles, with wooden walkways and platforms.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
- Photo spot
Street · Zona Hotelera Sur
Beach road and Zona Hotelera
Cycle rather than drive; traffic often stands still on the narrow road, and parking is scarce.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Couples
- After dark
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Tulum?
One of the best months to visit Tulum, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are January–April and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Pleasant and mostly dry, with very high demand and prices over Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Tulum in December?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in December?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.