Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and comfortable, with peak demand from New Year and North American winter holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (28°C (82°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:28
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:30
- Daylight
- About 11 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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Zamna — electronic music festival in the jungle (usually January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Zona Hotelera Norte
Tulum archaeological site
Arrive at opening time, before tour buses from Cancún, and bring water and a hat; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Beach · Zona Hotelera Norte
Playa Paraíso
Just south of the ruins, this long stretch of fine white sand and shallow turquoise water is the classic Tulum beach, with palm trees, a few beach clubs and views north to El Castillo.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Tankah Bay
Casa Cenote
Pair a swim here with lunch at the beach across the road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- 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
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 19°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 February–April and November–December. Compare every month.
Tulum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Dry, sunny and comfortable, with peak demand from New Year and North American winter holidays.
+How warm is Tulum in January?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.