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Best time to visit Tulum

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Tulum, Mexico

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	21-29°C, sunny and dry	peak	peak	• Ideal beach weather • Low humidity
February	22-30°C, sunny and dry	peak	peak	• Perfect beach conditions • Low humidity
March	23-31°C, sunny and dry	high	high	• Excellent weather for ruins and beaches • Spring Break crowds begin
April	24-32°C, sunny with occasional brief showers	high	high	• Warmest sea temperatures • Post-Spring Break lull
May	25-33°C, humid with frequent afternoon showers	moderate	moderate	• Sargassum seaweed season begins • Fewer crowds ⚠ Sargassum seaweed can be prevalent on beaches.
June	26-34°C, very humid with daily thunderstorms	moderate	moderate	• Lowest prices • Fewer tourists ⚠ High humidity and frequent rain; hurricane season starts.
July	26-34°C, very humid with daily thunderstorms	moderate	moderate	• Good for diving and cenotes • Summer break crowds ⚠ High humidity and frequent rain; hurricane season.
August	26-34°C, very humid with daily thunderstorms	moderate	moderate	• Fewer international tourists • Good for cenote exploration ⚠ Peak hurricane season risk; intense heat and humidity.
September	25-33°C, humid with frequent heavy rain and storms	low	low	• Lowest prices • Very few tourists ⚠ Highest risk of hurricanes and tropical storms; many businesses may close.
October	24-32°C, humid with frequent rain and storms	low	low	• Post-hurricane season quiet • Deep discounts ⚠ Still a risk of tropical storms; some seaweed can persist.
November	23-31°C, sunny with occasional showers	moderate	moderate	• End of hurricane season • Pleasant temperatures return ⚠ Sargassum seaweed can still be present early in the month.
December	22-30°C, sunny and dry	peak	peak	• Festive holiday atmosphere • Excellent weather

Annual events worth timing your trip around

November

Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)

While more prominent in central Mexico, local altars and traditions are observed.

April

Riviera Maya Film Festival

Showcasing independent cinema, often with screenings in unique locations around the Riviera Maya.

March

Tulum Festival

A celebration of local culture, music, and food, though dates can vary.

December

Xel-Há Electronic Music Festival

A major electronic music event held at the Xel-Há eco-park, attracting international DJs.

Insider timing tips

•The 'dry season' (December-April) offers the most reliable sunshine and lowest humidity, but coincides with peak tourist numbers and prices.
•The 'wet season' (May-November) brings high humidity and daily rain, but also significantly lower prices and fewer crowds, especially from June to October.
•Sargassum seaweed is a significant factor from April/May through August/September, impacting beach quality and often requiring specific management by hotels.
•September and October are the riskiest months due to hurricane potential, leading to widespread closures and travel advisories, though prices are at their absolute lowest.
•While not a major holiday, the period around Easter (Semana Santa) is extremely busy with domestic Mexican tourists, driving up prices and crowds significantly.

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