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.
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.