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Tulum Weather in December

Tulum in December sees high temperatures, with highs around 28°C (82°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 64 mm (2.5 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Tulum in December

You can expect rain on roughly 7 days based on historical data, averaging 64 mm (2.5 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Tulum in December

Tulum has perfect weather in December, with days reaching 28°C (82°F) and nights cooling to 23°C (73°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. With overnight lows of 23°C (73°F), evenings stay pleasantly warm.

Sunshine in Tulum in December

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 211 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Tulum.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Tulum.

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Tulum Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C (82°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Playa del Carmen, Mexico (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Tulum typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F).

Average temperatures in December

Historical weather for Tulum in December

Browse day-by-day weather records for Tulum spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Tulum historical weather extremes in December

Based on 49 years of weather observations (1976-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Tulum.

  • The hottest December day on record in Tulum reached 33°C (91°F) (December 6, 2013).
  • Tulum experienced its chilliest December day on December 24, 1989, reaching only 17°C (63°F).
  • Tulum registered its coldest December night on December 15, 2014, with temperatures dropping to 11°C (52°F).

Best Places in Mexico in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Tulum in December

Warm but pleasant conditions in Tulum in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Tulum in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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