Mexico · 20°13′N 87°28′W

Tulum and the Yucatán

Cenotes, Mayan ruins and Caribbean beaches.

Good for: Beach, Nature, Doing nothing, Nightlife, History & culture, Adventure
Rough daily spend: around $110 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
Mildest months: July is warmest, April is driest

Plan a Tulum and the Yucatán trip with friends

Best time to visit Tulum and the Yucatán

Warmest in July (around 31° by day), coolest in January (27° by day, 21° at night). April has the fewest wet days (9).

Average weather by month in Tulum and the Yucatán
Month	High	Low	Wet days	Rain	Sun / day
Jan	27°	21°	15	70 mm	9.6 h
Feb	28°	22°	12	47 mm	10.7 h
Mar	28°	23°	10	40 mm	11.6 h
Apr	30°	24°	9	45 mm	11.7 h
May	30°	25°	16	103 mm	11.8 h
Jun	30°	26°	21	248 mm	10.6 h
Jul	31°	26°	16	93 mm	11.5 h
Aug	31°	26°	20	168 mm	11 h
Sep	31°	25°	22	174 mm	10.6 h
Oct	30°	24°	21	196 mm	9.8 h
Nov	29°	22°	14	108 mm	10.3 h
Dec	27°	22°	15	79 mm	9.8 h

Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 20°13′N 87°28′W. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.

What to pack for Tulum and the Yucatán

For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.

July

Nothing extra

January

Nothing extra

Either way

5 × underwear
5 × socks
4 × T-shirts or vests
2 × shorts or skirts
Something to sleep in
Comfortable walking shoes
Waterproof jacket
Compact umbrella
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Swimwear
Flip-flops or sandals
Beach towels
After-sun
Hiking boots or trail shoes
Day pack
Refillable water bottle
Offline map downloaded
Snacks for the trail
Small cross-body bag
Transit card or app set up

Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.

Going with friends?

One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.

Plan Tulum and the Yucatán