Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Tulum
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Tulum are February, January, April — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Tulum (5 m elevation).
Month by month
Tulum weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C / 81°F | 13.3 | 66 | Best |
| February | 27.6°C / 82°F | 10.3 | 70 | Best |
| March | 28.7°C / 84°F | 10.5 | 65 | |
| April | 29.8°C / 86°F | 6.7 | 65 | Best |
| May | 30.4°C / 87°F | 12.5 | 54 | Shoulder |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 17.7 | 48 | Shoulder |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 15.3 | 47 | |
| August | 31.1°C / 88°F | 18.5 | 43 | |
| September | 30.8°C / 87°F | 18.2 | 45 | |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 18 | 48 | |
| November | 28.6°C / 83°F | 14.5 | 59 | |
| December | 27.2°C / 81°F | 13.7 | 65 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Tulum month by month
Tulum's comfort score peaks in February at 69.7, with an average high of 27.6°C and 10.3 wet days, just ahead of January's 66.2 and April's 65.1 — modest scores reflecting the region's persistent heat and humidity. August is the wettest month, at 18.5 wet days, with comfort dropping to 43.4, among the lowest of the year. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans January through April and November through December, the relatively drier stretch.
FAQ
Tulum timing questions
What is the best month to visit Tulum?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are February, January, and April, with February scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Tulum?
August, with an average daily high of 31.1°C (88°F).
What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
August, averaging 18.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Tulum?
May and June — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Tulum's wettest month?
August, averaging 18.5 wet days — more than any other month — with comfort dropping to 43.4, the lowest of the year.
What is Tulum's single best month for weather?
February, with an average high of 27.6°C, 10.3 wet days, and a comfort score of 69.7 — the highest measured for any month, though modest given the region's persistent heat.