Tulum weather and climate - scenic view of Tulum, Mexico

Tulum Weather Forecast

Plan your trip to Tulum, Mexico with confidence. Based on 30 years of NASA satellite data, expect average temperatures of 29°C (high) to 24°C (low), with 804mm annual rainfall. The Caribbean Sea averages 29°C for swimming. The best months to visit are January, February, March for optimal weather conditions. Explore daily forecasts for all 365 days.

Avg High
29°C

Peak in August

Avg Low
24°C

Coolest in January

Annual Rainfall
804mm

Heavy in September

Daily Sunshine
8hrs

Peak in dry season

Sea Temperature

Caribbean Sea(Mar Caribe)

28.8°C

Annual Average

Water Feel
🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating
Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water
Caribbean Sea

Mar Caribe

Tulum coastline

Tulum Monthly Weather Guide

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Currency

MXN

$ Mexican peso

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

Travel Precautions

GPI: 2.612

Best Time to Visit Tulum

Location, climate overview & historical trends

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📍 20.2114° N, 87.4654° W

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Tulum is a prominent destination in Mexico.

Located at 20.21°N latitude,Tulum experiences a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round.

Based on 30 years of data, August is the warmest month (avg. 31°C), while January is the coolest. September sees the most rain (56% chance), making March the driest month.

Historical Climate Trend

30-Year Analysis

+1.55°C

Total over 30 years

+0.52°C

Per decade

Linear regression analysis of historical maximum temperatures for Tulum, based on 1995-2024 satellite data from NASA POWER.

Best Time to Visit

NASA POWER Data (1991-2021)

January, February, March

Best months to visit

29°C

Avg High

Based on 30 years of NASA satellite data,Tulum receives approximately 804mm of rainfall annually. These months offer optimal temperatures and minimal rain probability for your visit.

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Climate Trends

EXCLUSIVE

1995-2040 Temperature Trend

+0.4°C
By 2040
Historical (NASA)Projected (CMIP6)
1995← Historical | Projected →2040

1995 Avg

28.1°

2024 Avg

29.6°

2040 Proj

30°

Historical Rate

+0.52°C

per decade (observed)

Projected Rate

+0.28°C

per decade (CMIP6)

🌡️ Tulum has warmed by +1.6°C since 1995. By 2040, an additional +0.4°C is projected (based on CMIP6 rate of 0.279°C/decade), for a total of +2.0°C from 1995 baseline.

NASA POWER (1995-2024) + CMIP6 (CMCC_CM2_VHR4, EC_Earth3P_HR, FGOALS_f3_H, HiRAM_SIT_HR, MRI_AGCM3_2_S, NICAM16_8S)

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Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate
58/ 100
Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

0

slots per day

Peak

Mar

Low

Sep

Monthly Traffic Distribution

256
Jan
260
Feb
283
Mar
245
Apr
241
May
254
Jun
249
Jul
227
Aug
189
Sep
193
Oct
268
Nov
243
Dec
Traffic Level
Low Season

Key Connections

Mexico City Licenciado Benito Juarez (MEX)
Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo (MTY)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations
COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Mexico.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mexico.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Mexico. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Mexico.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Mexico take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua stateRare in the states of Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Sonora, and TabascoNo malaria transmission along the U.S.–Mexico borderDrug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. vivax(100%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua state: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, primaquine5, tafenoquine2All other areas with malaria transmission: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Tulum Climate Data by Month

Historical temperature and precipitation averages

MonthAvg High C)Rain Probability (%)Status
January26°C19%✨ Perfect
February27°C13%✨ Perfect
March28°C10%✨ Perfect
April29°C12%😊 Pleasant
May30°C23%😊 Pleasant
June30°C48%🌧️ Rainy
July30°C33%😊 Pleasant
August31°C42%🌧️ Rainy
September30°C56%🌧️ Rainy
October29°C47%🌧️ Rainy
November28°C28%😊 Pleasant
December27°C21%✨ Perfect

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Tulum Weather FAQ

When is the best time to visit Tulum?

Honestly, look for months with mild temperatures (20°C-25°C) and low rain chance. Based on historical data, January, February, March are usually great choices.

When is the hottest month in Tulum?

August is historically the hottest month in Tulum with average highs of 31°C.

When does it rain the most in Tulum?

September typically sees the highest probability of rain (56%).

Is Tulum expensive?

Prices vary by season. The "Perfect" weather months usually coincide with peak tourist season and higher prices, while the rainy or cold months offer better deals.