Tulum evokes photos of sun-soaked white-sand seashores, stylish eco-bungalows and gleaming Mayan ruins. It’s additionally the right base for exploring the huge Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an to expertise the underground worlds of cenotes, or someplace you may catch a efficiency by the Voladores (flying men).
It’s no surprise vacationers flock to this nook of Mexico year-round. Sadly, Tulum’s reputation has made it one of many priciest locations in Mexico – particularly through the excessive season when the climate is reliably excellent – however guests can nonetheless discover offers through the low season. Chances are you’ll get some rain, however by some means the solar appears to at all times shine by means of.
Plan the right time on your go to with this information to seasons and occasions in Tulum.
Excessive season (December to April) is heat, sunny and exquisite
Heat, sunny days and funky nights entice vacationers to Tulum for seaside time, yoga retreats and multi-day music festivals from December to April, the excessive season for this vacation spot. The temperate climate additionally makes it optimum for sightseeing. Occasional nortes (storms bringing northerly winds) deliver kiteboarders to the in any other case tranquil waters. Anticipate to see crowds, although, and elevated lodge charges that spike round Christmas and spring break.
Shoulder season is July to August – the very best time to go for nightlife
Although it’s sizzling and humid, it’s the center of summer time trip on this a part of the world with Mexicans and worldwide vacationers flocking to Tulum to get their tan on. You’ll most likely expertise some rain showers, however they’re sometimes short-lived, the solar virtually at all times making an look. Balmy nights additionally imply moonlit seaside events and downtown bar hopping. Lodge charges rise, and Tulum is bustling once more.
Funds vacationers ought to go to in off-season (Might, June and September to November)
These are the low seasons for Tulum. The warmth and rain skinny out the crowds. When you’re an ocean diver or snorkeler, stormy climate can imply poor visibility too. Nevertheless, you’ll be able to nonetheless discover the area and funky off in cenotes whatever the climate. Anticipate offers on inns, though some do shut for the off-season. Within the fall months it’s additionally greatest to verify the climate forecast and at all times take note of hurricane warnings. November can deliver the very best of each worlds with lovely climate returning but costs remaining pretty low.
Here is a month-to-month information to what you’ll be able to anticipate by means of the yr in Tulum (though occasions are at all times topic to alter).
January may be very busy
The primary week of January is likely one of the busiest instances of the yr with late-night partying, music- and LGBTIQ+ festivals, plus the final of the Christmas-related festivities. Anticipate heat days and funky nights, crowds and excessive costs.
Key occasions: Día de los Reyes Magos, Zamna Competition, Enviornment Competition.
Carnaval takes over in February
The attractive climate continues, however Tulum quiets down. Apart from Carnaval, that’s, when parades, over-the-top costumes, dwell music and dancing take over the streets.
Key occasion: Carnaval.
March brings a spring break crowd
The thermometer rises a number of notches, and spring breakers descend on Tulum’s seashores – it’s not a girls-gone-wild vibe, nevertheless it’s positively crowded. Conventional Maya celebrations mark the start of spring.
Key occasions: Spring break, Alborada Maya Competition, Tres Cruces.
Costs rise in April
The warmth kicks in for Semana Santa (Easter Week), which often falls in early April however often in late March. Mexican vacationers flock to the ocean to chill off – a nationwide custom. Anticipate packed inns and a hike in costs.
Key occasions: Easter, Semana Santa.
Might means offers on lodge costs
A scorcher of a month plus some rain means the beginning of muggy climate. Not surprisingly, tourism slows down, and there are some nice lodge offers. Cinco de Mayo equals drink specials however not a lot else. The primary sea turtles arrive to nest on Tulum’s shores.
Key occasion: Cinco de Mayo.
There are low costs in June
Hurricane season formally begins; anticipate sizzling, sunny days with quick rain showers. Vacationer numbers stay low and so do costs.
July is trip season in Mexico
The climate stays heat and humid. That is the peak of summer time trip for Mexicans, bringing busy seashores, energetic nightlife and better costs.
It is sizzling in August
This is likely one of the hottest months of the yr, however the summer time vacation season continues (and so do the quick rain showers). Sea turtle exercise is in full gear, particularly close to Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, with mating, nesting and the primary turtle hatchlings making their precarious journey to the ocean.
September is the peak of hurricane season
The peak of the hurricane season brings tons extra rain although the solar manages to peek out most days. Mid-September, Mexican Independence Day means normal revelry – together with El Grito – within the central plaza.
Key occasion: Independence Day.
Lodges provide low-cost rooms in October
Traditionally the rainiest month of the yr, some companies shut or restrict their hours. Those who keep open typically provide main offers. The climate is spotty, however the seashores are gloriously empty, and you may lastly snap a selfie on the ruins with out being photobombed. The ocean turtle season winds down.
Key occasion: Sea Turtle Competition.
Competition season begins in November
The wet season begins to sputter out, and, in the end, the temperatures drop. The competition season begins in earnest once more, kicked off with celebrations within the central plaza for Día de Muertos. The final of the turtle hatchlings make their solution to the ocean.
Key occasions: Día de Muertos, Día de los Inocentes, Artwork with Me, Competition de Cultura del Caribe
December has the very best climate and really excessive costs
Hurricane season is lastly over, and, aside from the occasional norte, the climate is picture-perfect. Worldwide tourism kicks into excessive gear. The Christmas–New Yr interval means vacation celebrations, fully-booked inns and sky-high costs.
Key occasions: Día de Virgen de Guadalupe, Christmas, New Yr’s Eve.
