Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Tulum in August
Little changes in Tulum from July: highs stay near 86°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), and about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 5.9 in (149 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 83%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.9 in (149 mm) across the month.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are January – April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (August – October), which brings about 21.3 in (542 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in July to 58/100.
- Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics83% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tulum in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Taquería Honorio
Yucatecan breakfast tacos like cochinita pibil.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.9 in of rain.
Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar
Town bar making mojitos with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and live music.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Tulum Archaeological Zone
Maya walled city on a cliff above the Caribbean.
Playa Paraíso
White-sand beach just south of the ruins.
Hartwood
Wood-fired restaurant in the beach zone with a daily menu.
Nearby in August
- Playa del Carmen in August~38 mi · highs 86°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Bacalar in August~122 mi · highs 86°F, 6.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tulum in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tulum?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are January – April, at up to 89. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain. Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tulum in August?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tulum in August?
Yes: about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1293 mm).
What should I pack for Tulum in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (83% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Tulum in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.