Tulum weather in December is usually sunny and warm. It's pretty much never overcast and you likely won't see any rain showers. Still, they're possible; but if you get any rain at all, it will likely bee short showers.
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The rainy season in Tulum lasts from June to October, with August and September being the rainiest, these two months have the best hotel and airplane rates throughout the year.
Does it rain constantly in Tulum? You can expect rain showers about half the days of every month, or 50% of the time. They are usually short bursts of light to heavy rain, so they won't ruin your plans; rather they become part of your day. The water is still warm, and all you need is a light raincoat and umbrella.
Is Mexico warm in December? Yes, Mexico is generally warm in December, especially in the coastal and lowland regions. Coastal destinations like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Playa del Carmen typically experience daytime temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) in December.
Generally the worst months for seaweed are July and August. Does Tulum have a seaweed problem? Tulum, Mexico has a history of receiving influxes of sargassum seaweed during seaweed season.
While exposed eastern shores are most likely to get hit by surges of sargassum, some beaches in Mexico have no sargassum. This includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and Cozumel's western shore. They're generally seaweed-free. However, much depends on winds and ocean currents.
The crime rate in Tulum is rated as moderate with a slight uptick in recent years. Still, most tourists shouldn't have any issues. You can safely travel to Tulum as a solo or solo female traveler.
While Tulum is trendy, note that most of the best hotels offer eco-chic luxury (if you're looking for a large resort experience, look elsewhere) and are located along the 6-mile-long stretch of beachfront from the Tulum Ruins to the soft sand beach in the south end.
Whether you're there for a single night or an entire month, any trip to Tulum is memorable. As a baseline, we think that 5-7 days is a perfect amount of time to enjoy everything the city offers. You'll have time for the beach, to visit Mayan ruins, and even have enough extra days for a trip to a nearby destination.
As it's a small-sized pueblo, you can certainly cover a lot of ground with just 4, 5 or even 3 days in Tulum. As with any vacation destination — the longer the better for any trip to Tulum Mexico.