Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, Tulum is a city on the Caribbean coast in Mexico with 20,000 inhabitants. It is located on the Yucatán Peninsula on the Riviera Maya in the state of Quintana Roo.
Cancun, the center of the Riviera Maya holiday region, is 130 kilometers away. The tourist offer in Tulum is not as strong as in the neighboring towns on the Riviera Maya. Therefore, a more relaxed and quieter vacation is possible here.
Tulum is right on the Caribbean coast. White sandy beaches and the turquoise sea dominate the city. The picturesque location offers first-class, Caribbean flair and therefore perfect conditions for a beach holiday in the Caribbean.
Climate in Tulum
The climate in Tulum is tropical and hot. The temperatures are between 23 ° C and 30 ° C. Vacationers expect summer temperatures all year round, which fluctuate little. From April to September it is the warmest and sunniest in the region. In May, the sun shines an average of 11 hours a day. Daytime temperatures can even rise to 35 ° C from May to September.
In Tulum it rains an average of 108 days a year. Rain is most likely between June and October. Strong thunderstorms and hurricanes must also be expected here. The hurricane season in this region runs until the end of November. Then the temperatures moderate again and the humidity is reduced significantly.
The water temperatures are warm all year round and invite you to take a bathing holiday. The Caribbean Sea is never colder than 21 ° C.
When is the best time to travel to Tulum?
In the dry season from November to April, the temperatures in Tulum are pleasantly summery. The great heat and the rainy season are over, so that the humidity is also falling again. In the evening the temperatures cool down. The nights in Tulum are pleasant and suitable for long evenings on the beach or in the beach bar. This period is therefore the best time to travel.
Especially during the holidays in December and Easter, a particularly large number of tourists come here. During this period, hotel prices are also higher than the annual average. But summer temperatures and lots of sunshine are guaranteed. Even during the hurricane season, you can spend your vacation carefree in Tulum. Emergency plans and an early warning system provide security.
In general, we recommend mid-November to mid-May as the absolutely best time to visit Tulum and the Riviera Maya.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 28 ° C | 30 ° C | 30 ° C | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 33 ° C | 33 ° C | 33 ° C | 31 ° C | 30 ° C | 29 ° C |
| Night temperature | 18 ° C | 19 ° C | 20 ° C | 21 ° C | 23 ° C | 24 ° C | 24 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 22 ° C | 20 ° C | 19 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 27 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 29 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 27 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 56 | 52 | 31 | 47 | 79 | 144 | 121 | 129 | 159 | 244 | 121 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 7 |
| Hours of sunshine | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 7:30 | 7:20 | 7:00 | 6:30 | 6:15 | 6:10 | 6:20 | 6:30 | 6:35 | 6:45 | 7:00 | 7:15 |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 18:50 | 19:00 | 19:10 | 19:20 | 7:30 p.m. | 19:35 | 19:20 | 18:55 | 18:25 | 18:10 | 18:10 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 26.1 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (28.5 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 23 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 29 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All months have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 1254 mm on 108 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. The October is considered the rainy season, since in this month are expected to more than 175 mm of rainfall. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year, the sun shines 9.3 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Solidaridad and Playa del Carmen.
Sights & attractions
The Tulum ruins are the city’s most popular destination. Here you can still see the remains of the Mayan city of that time. The largest and tallest building in the ancient Maya complex is the Castillo, which stands directly on a hill by the sea and overlooks the blue ocean. The historic city center of the Mayan city is bounded by a city wall with watchtowers. The city wall is open to the sea and offers a unique view of the Caribbean Sea.
The Mayan culture can be experienced here in an impressive way. The coast of Tulum is perfect for diving and snorkeling and offers countless opportunities for water sports. Shops for a shopping spree, restaurants and many beach bars complete the tourist offer. The national park of the same name is also located near the city.
This has a coastline with many mangrove forests and cenotes. Cenotes are collapsed limestone caves that are now filled with fresh water. A beautiful area for swimming, diving and boating. Vacationers will find unique nature, space and wonderful vegetation here. A visit to the national park is a must for every tourist.
Tulum weather in March, April and May
Daily temperatures averaging 30 to 32 ° C can be expected over the next three months. The temperatures hardly fluctuate during this time.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 26-28 ° C. This is great weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
In March, at about days 4 to be expected precipitation in April at about 4 days in May at about 8 days.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines on average between 10 and 11 hours a day. The sunniest weather in Tulum is in May, but with a little less sun you will have to get by in March.
