Season guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in the hurricane peak
August–October: 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
Hottest weather, the highest rainfall and the greatest risk of tropical storms; low prices and some closures. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 37
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 37 of the year's roughly 95 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Hanal Pixán — Maya Day of the Dead (31 October to 2 November)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
Nature · Tankah Bay
Dos Ojos cenote
About 20 km north of Tulum, the 'two eyes' are two linked cenotes opening into one of the world's longest underwater cave systems.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- Akumal (About 25 minutes by car or colectivo) — A bay where green sea turtles feed on seagrass in shallow water.
- Chichén Itzá (About 2 hours by car) — The most famous Maya city, with the stepped pyramid of El Castillo (Kukulcán), the great ball court and the Sacred Cenote.
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 hurricane peak a good time to visit Tulum?
It is a trade-off: Hottest weather, the highest rainfall and the greatest risk of tropical storms; low prices and some closures. The best months overall are November–April.
+What is the weather like in Tulum in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days over the season.