Mexico
Things to do in Tulum
Snorkeling, scuba diving and private tours and more, with the best month for each. Tulum is most comfortable for sightseeing in December to March.
Photo: Gennaro Conte, CC BY-SA 4.0
Popular tours in Tulum
Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera MayaFrom $67View 
Tulum Airport Private Transportation to TulumFrom $49View 
Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tourFrom $129View 
Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from TulumFrom $89View 
Tulum Local Walking Food TourFrom $88View 
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea TurtlesFrom $122View
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Tulum month by month
Tulum weather by month
Averages for Tulum, Mexico, 1951–2010. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 85 (29) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 89 (31) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 88 (31) | 87 (31) | 85 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 64 (18) | 65 (18) | 68 (20) | 70 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 71 (21) | 69 (21) | 67 (19) | 65 (18) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 81 (27) | 83 (28) | 83 (29) | 84 (29) | 85 (29) | 85 (29) | 84 (29) | 83 (28) | 81 (27) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:29 pm | 6:48 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:08 pm | 7:19 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:33 pm | 7:19 pm | 6:53 pm | 6:26 pm | 6:09 pm | 6:11 pm |
Day trips from Tulum
- Chichen Itza 84 mi
- The famous Maya pyramid of El Castillo.
- Playa del Carmen 20 mi
- A beach town with the pedestrian Fifth Avenue.
- Cozumel 25 mi
- An island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Tulum?
For walking around and sightseeing, December to March. August is the warmest month at about 90°F (32°C), and January the coolest at about 85°F (29°C).
What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
September, with about 13 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Tulum?
September, at about 85°F (29°C). It's coolest in February, at about 80°F (27°C).