Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; spring breakers and Mexican Easter holidays can raise prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny, warm and less humid, with calm seas and clear cenotes; peak prices, especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa — Mexican Easter holidays fill the coast (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · South of Tulum
Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido
Go late morning on a weekday for sunlit water and few visitors; bring your own snacks.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · Xel-Há
Xel-Há
About 15 km north of Tulum, this all-inclusive eco-park is built around a natural inlet where a river meets the sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Tulum Centro
Tulum Pueblo and Avenida Tulum
Eat cochinita pibil tacos for breakfast in town; many stands sell out by mid-morning.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
Historic site · Zona Hotelera Norte
Tulum archaeological site
The walled Maya port city of Tulum flourished from around the 13th to the 15th century, and its main temple, El Castillo, stands on a 12-metre cliff above a small beach.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 April and November–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Hot and dry; spring breakers and Mexican Easter holidays can raise prices.
+How warm is Tulum in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.