Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot, humid and busy with summer holidaymakers; seaweed and mosquitoes are common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:33
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early wet season (May–July). Hotter and more humid with afternoon showers, fewer visitors, turtle nesting and frequent sargassum.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Tulum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Tulum?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Tulum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Tulum?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, humid and busy with summer holidaymakers; seaweed and mosquitoes are common.
+How warm is Tulum in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.