Tulum Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The warm subtropical climate in Tulum represents hot summers, with high humidity. Winters, on the other hand, are pleasantly warm. Due to the sea breeze, the temperature gradually decreases in the evenings, this means nights are also very pleasant. The rainy season lasts from June through November, peaking in September and October.
The best time of year to visit Tulum is from December through April. This is the drier period where there is less chance of a rainstorm than during other months. Te afternoon temperatures is between 28°C and 32°C. From January until February it is slightly cooler than in March and April. It is also slightly less sunny. The best mix of temperature and sunshine you have in March.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Tulum remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 22°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tulum has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1284 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 207 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 37 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tulum Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Tulum varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.0 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Tulum in Mexico
The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March and April.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Tulum occurs in the months of June, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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