Tulum weather in January (Quintana Roo, Mexico)

Will it be warm or cold in Tulum this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Tulum during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 27°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 22°C. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Tulum in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 7 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 222 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Tulum.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Tulum. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tulum climate page with graphs.

 

Tulum, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Playa del Carmen, Mexico (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in January

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tulum.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.