Tulum in May
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether May is your month.
Quick answer · Great value
Value returns as heat and first seaweed arrive. Expect highs around 89°F, occasional showers, moderate, and good value.
89/75°F
Typical high / low
Occasional showers
Rain
Moderate
Crowds
Good value
Prices
The bigger picture for Tulum
- Best overall: December-April: dry skies and the clearest cenotes.
- Best value: Late April-May and November.
- Watch out for: September-October: hurricane peak; sargassum heaviest May-August some years.
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What a Tulum trip costs in May
A 7-night Tulum trip for two in May runs about $4,000 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. For comparison, the year swings from about $3,600 in September to $5,450 in December.
See the full Tulum cost breakdown →Tulum month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82/67° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 83/67° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 85/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 87/72° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| May ← | 89/75° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 90/76° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 90/76° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 90/76° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 89/75° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 87/73° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 84/70° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 82/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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