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Best time to visit
The drier season from about November to April is cooler and less humid, which suits the ruins, beaches and cenotes. The Caribbean hurricane season runs roughly June to November, and seaweed washing ashore can affect some beaches in warmer months.
How many days you need
Three to four days is enough for the ruins, a couple of cenotes and beach time. The ruins are best early in the morning before the heat and the tour buses arrive.
Getting around
Tulum is spread out along a long road between the town, the beach zone and the archaeological site, so distances add up. Taxis, bikes and rental cars are the usual options, and a car makes reaching cenotes much easier. Carry some cash in pesos for smaller places.
What to skip
Beach clubs and restaurants in the hotel zone are priced for day visitors. The town center is generally more affordable for meals, and a short ride back and forth is easy.
Where to stay in Tulum
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Best time to visit Tulum
The most comfortable months in Tulum are February to April and December, with average daytime highs of 81 to 85°F and 8 to 15 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 88°F, and January the coolest at 80°F. October sees the most rain, around 22 days, while April is the driest with about 8.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Tulum: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Tulum?
- The most comfortable stretch is February to April and December, when average highs run 81 to 85°F with 8 to 15 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 88°F on average, and January the coolest at 80°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
- October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Tulum?
- July averages 88°F by day and 79°F at night, and January averages 80°F and 71°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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