Best Time to Visit Tulum for Backpacking – January Scores 55/100

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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24°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Tulum for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tulum

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	29°	75	7.5	81%	shoulder
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	47	5.1	78%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	37	3.7	77%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	58	4	76%	shoulder
May	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	131	7.1	78%	shoulder
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	195	12.5	82%	wet
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	110	11.7	82%	shoulder
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	151	13.3	81%	wet
September	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	215	14.7	83%	wet
October	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	246	14.7	84%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	122	8.9	83%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	29°	80	7.4	82%	shoulder