Tulum
Mayan ruins on a clifftop with their own private beach below, cenotes nearby clear enough to see the bottom of a sinkhole sixty feet down, and a wellness-and-beach-club scene that has made the town as famous as the ruins.
The best time to visit Tulum is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F). Local time there is 04:14 (UTC-5).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 26°C · rain 93mm · 11.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cancún, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| February | 27°C81°F | 48mm1.9in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C82°F | 37mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C85°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C86°F | 86mm3.4in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| June | 30°C86°F | 136mm5.4in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| July | 31°C88°F | 53mm2.1in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 113mm4.4in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| September | 31°C87°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C86°F | 159mm6.3in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 141mm5.6in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C80°F | 89mm3.5in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Tulum?
The best time to visit Tulum is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F).
How warm does Tulum get?
Typical daytime highs in Tulum are Mar–May 29°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (80°F).
Is Tulum expensive?
On the ground, Tulum is steep.
What sort of trip is Tulum good for?
Tulum is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Tulum?
The wettest month in Tulum is October at 159mm (6.3in), the driest March at 37mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 90mm (3.6in).
What plug do I need for Tulum?
Tulum uses type A, B sockets at 127 V.
