Season guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in the early wet season
May–July: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Popo le Chien, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Hotter and more humid with afternoon showers, fewer visitors, turtle nesting and frequent sargassum. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 27 rainy days across May–July.
Key facts
- Months
- May–July
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 | 13.1 h | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 | 13.3 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 | 13.2 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 95 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Sea turtle nesting season (usually May to October)
Good choices for the early wet season
Nature · Tankah Bay
Dos Ojos cenote
Bring or rent a dive light for snorkelling into the darker cavern areas.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Day trips in the early wet season
- Sian Ka'an and Muyil (About 30 minutes to Muyil) — The UNESCO-listed Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve protects lagoons, mangroves and reef south of Tulum.
- Akumal (About 25 minutes by car or colectivo) — A bay where green sea turtles feed on seagrass in shallow water.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the early wet season a good time to visit Tulum?
It is a trade-off: Hotter and more humid with afternoon showers, fewer visitors, turtle nesting and frequent sargassum. The best months overall are November–April.
+What is the weather like in Tulum in the early wet season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.