Climate Insights for Tulum

The climate in Tulum is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,160 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tulum receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tulum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Tulum is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 45.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Tulum receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tulum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Tulum has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Tulum has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Tulum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,160 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 238 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 32 mm. That's 206 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Tulum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 8.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Tulum is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tulum is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Tulum is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tulum is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tulum based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tulum based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.