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Top sights in Tulum
- Tulum Beach – Beach in Tulum, Mexico
- Sian Ka'an – Biosphere reserve
- Dos Ojos
- Tulum National Park – National park in Mexico
- Cenote Calavera
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Tulum
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 January to April and November to December, with average daytime highs of 80 to 85°F (27 to 29°C) and 8 to 17 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 88°F (31°C), and January the coolest at 80°F (27°C). October sees the most rain, around 22 days, while April is the driest with about 8.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 50 | 16 | Best: 16 rainy days |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 40 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 40 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 40 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 110 | 16 | Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 16 rainy days |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 180 | 21 | Avoid: among the wettest, 21 rainy days |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 120 | 16 | Shoulder: 88°F (31°C), 16 rainy days |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 150 | 21 | Avoid: among the wettest, 21 rainy days |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 180 | 21 | Avoid: among the wettest, 21 rainy days |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 210 | 22 | Avoid: among the wettest, 22 rainy days |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 110 | 17 | Best: 17 rainy days |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 60 | 15 | Best: 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Tulum: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Tulum?
- The best time to visit Tulum is January to April and November to December, when average highs run 80 to 85°F (27 to 29°C) with 8 to 17 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 88°F (31°C) on average, and January the coolest at 80°F (27°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
- October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Tulum?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 80 to 88°F (27 to 31°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 22 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Tulum?
- The wettest months in Tulum are June and August to November, with 17 to 22 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- When is hurricane season in Tulum?
- The Caribbean hurricane season runs roughly June to November, and seaweed washing ashore can affect some beaches in warmer months.
- How many days do you need in Tulum?
- 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.
- How do I get around Tulum?
- 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.
- Is it safe to travel to Mexico right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Mexico on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Mexico before you book.
- What other places are near Tulum?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Tulum are Playa del Carmen (40 miles), Cozumel (40 miles), Cancún (80 miles).
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