Tulum Weather Today
Current conditions, sea state and a 7-day outlook for Tulum, Quintana Roo — updated every 30 minutes from open meteorological data for Tulum Centro and the hotel zone coastline.
Right now in Tulum: 24°C, Overcast
Temperature
24°C
Feels like
29°C
Humidity
95%
Wind
6 km/h
UV index
0 · Low
Sea temperature
30°C
Wave height
0.7 m
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jul 27 | Drizzle | 32° / 24° | 78% | 9 | 12 km/h |
| Tuesday, Jul 28 | Drizzle | 32° / 25° | 47% | 9 | 13 km/h |
| Wednesday, Jul 29 | Drizzle | 32° / 26° | 59% | 9 | 17 km/h |
| Thursday, Jul 30 | Drizzle | 32° / 28° | 43% | 9 | 16 km/h |
| Friday, Jul 31 | Drizzle | 32° / 28° | 45% | 9 | 17 km/h |
| Saturday, Aug 1 | Overcast | 32° / 27° | 22% | 9 | 14 km/h |
| Sunday, Aug 2 | Drizzle | 32° / 28° | 43% | 8 | 15 km/h |
Tulum weather by month
Historical averages for Tulum and the central Riviera Maya — use them to pick your travel dates, then check the live forecast above closer to your trip.
| Month | High / Low | Sea | Rain | Rainy days | Sargassum risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 19°C | 26°C | ~90 mm | 7 | low |
| February | 29° / 19°C | 26°C | ~55 mm | 5 | low |
| March | 30° / 20°C | 26°C | ~40 mm | 4 | low |
| April | 31° / 21°C | 27°C | ~40 mm | 4 | moderate |
| May | 32° / 23°C | 28°C | ~95 mm | 7 | moderate |
| June | 32° / 24°C | 29°C | ~170 mm | 11 | high |
| July | 33° / 24°C | 29°C | ~120 mm | 9 | high |
| August | 33° / 24°C | 29°C | ~130 mm | 10 | high |
| September | 32° / 23°C | 29°C | ~230 mm | 14 | moderate |
| October | 31° / 22°C | 29°C | ~200 mm | 12 | moderate |
| November | 29° / 21°C | 28°C | ~100 mm | 8 | low |
| December | 28° / 20°C | 27°C | ~90 mm | 7 | low |
Tulum weather in January
Peak dry season: 28°C days, cool 19°C nights, low humidity and reliably sunny skies. One of the best months to visit — book ahead.
Tulum weather in February
Dry, warm and settled — around 29°C with very little rain. Excellent beach and cenote weather with slightly thinner crowds than January.
Tulum weather in March
Warming to 30°C with the year's lowest rainfall. Spring-break crowds arrive; seas are calm and clear for snorkeling.
Tulum weather in April
Hot (31°C) and mostly dry. Seaweed season begins to stir on open beaches; cenotes and lagoons stay pristine.
Tulum weather in May
Hot and increasingly humid at 32°C, with afternoon showers returning. The sea warms to 28°C; sargassum arrivals become more frequent.
Tulum weather in June
Rainy season starts in earnest: hot, humid, short intense downpours, and typically the peak of sargassum season. Hurricane season officially begins.
Tulum weather in July
Hottest stretch of the year (33°C) with a mid-summer break in the rains. Seaweed pressure usually remains high on ocean-facing beaches.
Tulum weather in August
Hot, humid, warm 29°C seas. Tropical waves pass through; watch the forecast and enjoy early-morning beach hours.
Tulum weather in September
The wettest month and the statistical peak of hurricane season. Big hotel discounts, few crowds, dramatic skies — a trade-off month.
Tulum weather in October
Still rainy early on, improving late in the month. Sargassum typically recedes; a good value window before high season.
Tulum weather in November
Transition to the dry season: 29°C, lower humidity, clearing skies and mostly clear beaches. An underrated month to visit.
Tulum weather in December
Dry-season conditions return: 28°C days, fresh nights and festive high-season energy. Book well ahead for the holidays.
Tulum weather by season
Tulum has a tropical climate with two broad seasons. The dry season (November–April) brings daytime highs of 28–31°C, cooler nights, low humidity and the clearest skies of the year — peak season for beach days and cenote swimming. The green season (May–October) is hotter and more humid, with brief, intense afternoon showers, warmer seas and fewer crowds.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, peaking August–October. Direct hurricane strikes on Tulum are historically rare — read our history of hurricanes in Tulum for context on past storms and how the region prepares.
Sea conditions and sargassum
Water temperature off Tulum ranges from roughly 26°C in winter to 30°C in late summer. Calm mornings are typical, with wind and chop building in the afternoon. Seaweed arrivals vary week to week — check the live Tulum sargassum report before planning a beach day, and note that cenotes and lagoons stay clear year-round regardless of ocean conditions.
UV exposure
UV levels in Tulum are high to extreme most of the year — commonly 9–12 at midday. Reef-safe sunscreen, shade breaks between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and rehydration are essential, especially for visitors arriving from cooler climates.
Forecast data: Open-Meteo (Tulum Centro, 20.21°N 87.47°W) and Open-Meteo Marine for Caribbean sea conditions. Page refreshes automatically every 30 minutes. Ver el clima de Tulum en español.