When it rains in Tulum does it rain all day?

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.



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Since the Yucatán peninsula is flat, there are no mountains to withhold the clouds, so when a storm arrives the winds from the ocean will most likely blow the clouds away into the jungle and rain does not last long. Rainfall is usually short and intense, followed by sunshine and breathtaking sunsets.

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Even during the rainy seasons, storms usually last only an hour or two, then the sunny skies return – it's rare to have two or three days of continual rain without any sun. May and August are the hottest months, with August feeling especially hot due to high humidity.

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The weather in Tulum makes it a very beautiful place. A place where you can find several activities even when it is rainy or cloudy. The beaches may not be as fun when the weather is bad.

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The rainy season in Mexico runs from late August to November. It's rare to get a full day of rain however, as most showers only last for a few hours.

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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.

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I highly recommend you leave expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home while you travel, so you don't risk never seeing them again. Also, Tulum is quite hot, so you might not even want to wear jewelry when you arrive, so you might skip bringing it at all.

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Tulum experiences extreme seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year in Tulum. The month with the most rain in Tulum is September, with an average rainfall of 6.3 inches. The month with the least rain in Tulum is March, with an average rainfall of 1.3 inches.

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The wetter season lasts 5.3 months, from May 25 to November 2, with a greater than 36% chance of a given day being a wet day. The month with the most wet days in Tulum is September, with an average of 16.9 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. The drier season lasts 6.7 months, from November 2 to May 25.

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The beach is set at the foot of a cliff holding El Castillo, Tulum's largest ruins. The turquoise waters are calm and inviting, making it perfect for some great photo ops. To get some fantastic pictures, head to the beach early in the morning, where you can have the chance to be on Playa Ruinas alone.

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Cancún offers plenty to do when it rains, with tons of indoor activities from aquariums to museums, cooking classes, shopping, and many other entertainments. Few people stop to plan for rainy days in Cancún because it's renowned as a beach paradise and party town, but rain falls here just like anywhere else.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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You should not drink the tap water in Tulum. To avoid unnecessary illness, always make sure your bottled water is sealed, your ice has been tested for purity and your food has been prepared with bottled water.

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Tulum beaches are swimmable and it should be considered a sin not to get into the water on these stunning beaches.

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