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Sun & Beach Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Tulum are from February, January, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tulum

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
78Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°75
February
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°47
March
76Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°37
April
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°58
May
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°131
June
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°195
July
48Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°110
August
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°151
September
44Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°215
October
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°246
November
70Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°122
December
77Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°80

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Tulum

When is the best time to visit Tulum for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Tulum for sun & beach is typically in February, January, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Tulum?

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Rainy season typically: August–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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