Weather in Tulum in August
August in Tulum is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Mexico, this is how Tulum actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Tulum. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 29°C
23–35°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Tulum. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in Tulum is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
August is a wetter month in Tulum. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Tulum
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Tulum
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Tulum
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FAQs about Tulum
Climate averages for Tulum, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Tulum is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
September is the wettest month, with about 195 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
