When should I avoid Tulum?

Worst Times to Visit Tulum Travelers in search of rest and relaxation — sans large crowds — should avoid visiting during peak season, which includes the holidays and spring break. Budget-conscious travelers should also steer clear of these months, since their high demand causes airfare and hotel prices to skyrocket.



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November and early December are great times to visit Tulum since the weather is pleasant (temperatures range from the low 70s to low 80s) and the crowds are thinner than they are in late winter and early spring.

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Best Times to Visit Tulum for Smaller Crowds Keep in mind that hurricane season does take place between June and November (and October is the wettest month), so you should expect at least some rain at this time of year.

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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.

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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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Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

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Budget travelers should visit in low season (May, June and September to November) These are the low seasons for Tulum. The heat and rain thin out the crowds. If you're an ocean diver or snorkeler, stormy weather can mean poor visibility too.

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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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The low season is also summer in Mexico and summer here means rain. The strongest hurricanes in Tulum are in the months of September and October, with scattered rain showers in August. Summer prices are cheaper with an increase in July as this is the official month where all Mexicans travel around the country.

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While a lot can be seen in just a day or even in 36 hours in Tulum, I recommend a minimum of at least three days. These three days should be ideal for experiencing Tulum's vibrant culture, upscale nightlife, and most of the famous cenotes, ruins, and beaches.

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Tulum's combination of beautiful beaches, rich history, vibrant culture, and unique attractions make it a must-visit destination in Mexico. Whether you're staying for 36 hours in Tulum or a week, there's plenty to see and do.

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If you're considering a vacation in Tulum and you're wondering about the Tulum seaweed problem, let me reassure you that it isn't a guaranteed problem; the seaweed doesn't cover every single beach all the time and even when the beaches are seaweed-y, there are plenty of great options for activities in Tulum.

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  1. Cenotes Sac Actun. 1,743. Caverns & Caves. ...
  2. Mystika Immersive. 925. Speciality Museums • Art Museums. ...
  3. Cenotes Labnaha & Eco Park. 708. ...
  4. Cenote Taak Bi Ha. Caverns & Caves. ...
  5. Sfer Ik Tulum. Art Galleries • Architectural Buildings. ...
  6. Balam Art On Feathers. Art Galleries. ...
  7. Art Gallery Miniature. Art Galleries. ...
  8. Rivera's Kitchen Tulum. 551.


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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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Tulum weather in October can be sunny and warm, or overcast with rain showers. Though they're usually short showers, you can still expect rain.

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The beach area of Tulum can really be split into two sections. There's the area towards the north where the hotels tend to be a bit cheaper and the public can access the beach more easily, and then there's the southern beach area which is the more expensive part home to Tulum's luxury resorts.

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Cost. In choosing Playa del Carmen or Tulum for your vacation, cost will be a big factor. While both destinations offer a range of cost options, Tulum's price point is roughly 20-30% higher than Playa del Carmen when you factor in accommodation, restaurants, and travel.

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For the most part, Tulum is safe for the majority of visitors — and its biggest threats are hangovers, sunburns, hurricanes and mosquitoes. However, since no place on Earth is 100% safe, you'll need to observe the same general travel precautions you would when traveling anywhere.

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Tulum offers access to a number of prominent Mayan ruin sites in the Yucatan peninsula. First, the northern edge of the Tulum beach is adorned by Mayan ruins that overlook the beach from a spectacular perch on a cliff! Second, the much larger ruins at Coba are a mere hour or so north of Tulum.

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