Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in October
What October 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
October is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Still in hurricane season, with frequent rain; Day of the Dead brings Hanal Pixán traditions at month's end.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Tulum: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). Hottest weather, the highest rainfall and the greatest risk of tropical storms; low prices and some closures.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Hanal Pixán — Maya Day of the Dead (31 October to 2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Cobá road
Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha)
An open-air cenote on the road to Cobá, named because taxi drivers once washed their cars in it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
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
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Tulum?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Tulum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Tulum?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still in hurricane season, with frequent rain; Day of the Dead brings Hanal Pixán traditions at month's end.
+How warm is Tulum in October?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in October?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.