Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Tulum in December
Little changes in Tulum from November: highs stay near 81°F (27°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 72°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 72°F (22°C).
Humidity averages 80%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (60 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January – April).
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 2.4 in (60 mm) after 4.4 in (111 mm) in November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 47 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in November to 80/100.
- December sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tulum in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Gran Cenote
Clear cenote with caverns for snorkeling and turtles.
Why now December scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Taquería Honorio
Yucatecan breakfast tacos like cochinita pibil.
Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar
Town bar making mojitos with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and live music.
Playa Paraíso
White-sand beach just south of the ruins.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hartwood
Wood-fired restaurant in the beach zone with a daily menu.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in December
- Playa del Carmen in December~38 mi · highs 80°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bacalar in December~122 mi · highs 81°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Tulum?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 89 in January – April. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. December is inside the Dec – Apr window our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends.
How hot is Tulum in December?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 72°F (22°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tulum in December?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1293 mm).
What should I pack for Tulum in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Tulum & Riviera Maya Dec – Apr
Planning Tulum in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.