Tulum in May
The weather in May
In May, Tulum averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 120 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Tulum. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:14 and sets at 19:20 local time, giving 13 h 05 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 23 minutes over the month.
Why 59/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 81/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Tulum this month
Mexico's best in May
Guerrero Negro
Ensenada
Tulum in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Tulum?
May scores 59/100 for Tulum, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Tulum in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Tulum in May?
Tulum receives about 120 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 10 days.
Can you swim in Tulum in May?
The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.