Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tulum
Tulum is a town in Quintana Roo, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 33,374 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population33,374
Local time08:32
20.21° N, 87.46° WElevation 5 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month196mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tulum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:48 · 18:2211 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:01Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in September
Coolest month21°C
Average low in March
Wettest monthOctober
196 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
47 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
within 3.9 km
Weather in Tulum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct32°21°2.9 mm
Fri23 Oct32°20°
Sat24 Oct32°21°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct32°19°
Mon26 Oct32°19°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct32°20°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct33°19°
Thu29 Oct34°18°
Fri30 Oct33°21°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°21°2.9 mm
When to go to Tulum
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 55 | 66 | 71 | 72 | 59 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 52 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 63 | 48 | 47 | 51 | 120 | 176 | 127 | 142 | 194 | 196 | 97 | 71 |
| Wet days | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 17 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Tulum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tulum
More museums: Great West Coast Museum · Sfer ik
Outdoors around Tulum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Harmony GlampingCamp sites
1 kmViewpoint Paradise BeachViewpoints
3.1 kmPlaya RocaCamp sites
3.3 kmPancho VillaViewpoints
3.5 kmCenote CorazonHot springs & thermal baths
6.5 kmMaya AdrenalineTheme parks
11 kmDive site
0.4 kmTulum Tours and Airport ShuttleDive site
0.5 kmXibalba Dive CenterDive site
0.8 kmUnderworld TulumDive site
1.5 kmNature around Tulum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tulum
Tropical storms · Tulum
C5Hurricane Beryl (2024)12 km · 148 km/hC3Hurricane Zeta (2020)22 km · 139 km/hC4Hurricane Delta (2020)88 km · 167 km/hC1Hurricane Gamma (2020)7 km · 120 km/hC3Hurricane Rina (2011)28 km · 102 km/hC2Hurricane Dolly (2008)81 km · 83 km/hC1Hurricane Stan (2005)65 km · 65 km/hC5Hurricane Emily (2005)12 km · 213 km/hC1Hurricane Claudette (2003)88 km · 93 km/hC3Hurricane Roxanne (1995)28 km · 185 km/hC5Hurricane Gilbert (1988)73 km · 259 km/h
Towns and villages around Tulum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Paraíso3.1 kmTankah Pueblo3.8 kmUnidad Agrícola Tan Kah6.1 kmEsmeralda K6.6 kmTres Hermanos6.9 kmDreams Tulum7.8 kmTancah7.8 kmLa Guadalupana7.9 kmSan Nazarén7.9 kmTres Hermanos (Emilio)8.1 kmKukulkán8.8 kmTankah Tres9 kmSanta Librada9.7 kmDoña Leonor9.8 kmPlaya Aventura11 kmBalam Canché11 kmLas Dos Luces11 kmAntonio Pool11 kmTankah Cuatro12 kmRancho Viejo12 kmTres Vírgenes12 kmEl Pequeño Paraíso12 kmCibal-Yumtzil12 kmCampechén12 kmEl Lagunero12 kmChumkopó12 kmDos Ojos13 kmBoca Paila13 kmSan Pablo13 kmHouston13 kmSan Judas Tadeo14 kmEl Manantial14 kmEstrella, Sol y Luna14 kmSan Antonio14 kmDos Ojos15 kmNinguno15 kmDos Palmas15 km
Tulum from above
Around Tulum20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Sistema Sac ActunNature3.9 kmSistema Ox Bel HaNature6.3 kmSistema Nohoch Nah ChichNature11 kmCenote Nohoch Nah ChichNature11 kmTulum National ParkNature3.4 kmCenote CalaveraNature2.0 kmPlaya Paraiso, TulumNature3.2 kmTulum BeachNature3.6 kmDive siteDive site0.4 kmTulum Tours and Airport ShuttleDive site0.5 kmXibalba Dive CenterDive site0.8 kmTulumMonument0.1 kmSistema Sac ActunMonument3.9 kmEstación TulumStation3.9 kmEstación Tulúm AeropuertoStation20 kmFrancisco Uh MayPlace22 kmPuerto AventurasPlace41 kmAkumalPlace26 kmPunta AllenPlace46 kmCobáPlace42 km
Getting to Tulum
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQO
21 kmCozumel International AirportCZM
65 kmCancún International AirportCUN
111 kmEstación TulumRailway station
3.9 kmEstación Tulúm AeropuertoRailway station
20 kmPlaces near Tulum
Places with a climate like Tulum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tulum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tulum.
What is the hottest month in Tulum?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tulum?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tulum?
October is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tulum?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.