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Best time to visit · Quintana Roo, Mexico
On the climate data, the best time to visit Tulum is January – April, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 84°F (29°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in March. November & December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of humidity.
Highs run from 81°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 50.9 in (1293 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 81°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 85°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F29°C | 83°F29°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C |
| Avg low | 70°F21°C | 72°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 75°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 76°F25°C | 73°F23°C | 72°F22°C |
| Rain | 2.0 in50 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 4.3 in110 mm | 7.1 in181 mm | 4.6 in116 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 7.3 in185 mm | 8.2 in208 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 2.4 in60 mm |
| Humidity | 76% | 74% | 71% | 72% | 75% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 86% | 86% | 83% | 80% |
| Cloud | 57% | 50% | 37% | 36% | 45% | 59% | 50% | 53% | 59% | 57% | 51% | 57% |
| Comfort | 85 | 86 | 89 | 84 | 69 | 54 | 64 | 58 | 51 | 53 | 73 | 80 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 7 m (23 ft), close to Tulum's own ~6 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Tulum (highs stay between 81°F and 87°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Expect steady highs of 81–87°F (27–31°C). It's the driest half, with only about 13.5 in (343 mm) of rain, 27% of the year's total. May and December & January feel humid, with humidity near 76%. January – April are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 81–86°F (27–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 37.4 in (950 mm) of rain, 73% of the year's total. June – November feel humid, with humidity near 83%. Comfort scores bottom out in June and September & October; the season averages 59/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 3 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: December – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Tulum is January – April, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 84°F (29°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in March. November & December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of humidity.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 8.2 in (208 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.6 in (41 mm). The yearly total is around 50.9 in (1293 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 70°F (21°C) and highs of 81°F (27°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 87°F (31°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and May – January combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is August – October, with about 21.3 in (542 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 4.8 in (123 mm).
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