The Best Time to Visit Tulum
December-April: dry skies and the clearest cenotes. For the lowest prices, look at Late April-May and November. The riskiest stretch is September, October, when rain (and in this region, storm season) peaks, cheap if you pair it with trip insurance. Between the cheapest and priciest months, the same week-long trip for two can differ by $1,850.
Tulum month by month
Every month links to its full guide. Trip prices are a 7-night estimate for two from our live pricing data, the same numbers our cost breakdown and instant calculator use.
| Month | Temps (hi/lo) | Rain | Crowds | Week for two | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82/67° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | $5,100 | Peak season | Peak boho season: dry, warm, and fully booked. |
| February | 83/67° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | $5,150 | Peak season | Prime everything: reserve beach clubs and cenote slots. |
| March | 85/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | $5,350 | Peak season | Busy and beautiful; ruins at sunrise beat the heat. |
| April | 87/72° | Very little rain | Busy | $4,950 | Good | Hot and dry with post-Easter breathing room. |
| May | 89/75° | Occasional showers | Moderate | $4,000 | Great value | Value returns as heat and first seaweed arrive. |
| June | 90/76° | Regular showers | Moderate | $3,900 | Good | Humid; cenotes become the smartest daytime plan. |
| July | 90/76° | Occasional showers | Busy | $4,300 | Good | Summer visitors; sargassum luck varies by week. |
| August | 90/76° | Regular showers | Moderate | $4,000 | Good | Hot, stormy odds building; deep boutique discounts. |
| September | 89/75° | Rainy season | Quiet | $3,600 | Risky-but-cheap | Storm-season peak: the quietest Tulum gets. |
| October | 87/73° | Rainy season | Quiet | $3,750 | Risky-but-cheap | Rains taper late; prices stay low. |
| November | 84/70° | Occasional showers | Moderate | $4,200 | Great value | The connoisseur's month: dry, calm, pre-peak prices. |
| December | 82/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | $5,450 | Peak season | High season crescendo; New Year's is Tulum's peak week. |
Our picks, by priority
If you want the best of everything
May, November hit the sweet spot: dry-season weather at below-peak prices. These are the months Courtney recommends first when travelers have flexible dates.
If price drives the decision
September, October bring the lowest rates of the year, with the trade-offs the table shows: this is when rain and storm risk peak, so book flexible rates and add trip insurance.
If you're going in peak season anyway
January, February, March, December are the premium months: the best odds of perfect weather, and the highest prices and crowds. Book 6 to 9 months out; this is when the good rooms genuinely sell through.
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