Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. One of the best months for weather, with calm seas and clear cenotes; hotels are very busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 11.5 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, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Tulum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Cobá road
Cenote Calavera
The 'skull' cenote is a small, deep pool reached through three holes in the jungle floor, which visitors jump through or climb down by ladder.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 19°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tulum?
One of the best months to visit Tulum. The other best months are March–April and November–January. Compare every month.
Tulum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. One of the best months for weather, with calm seas and clear cenotes; hotels are very busy.
+How warm is Tulum in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.