Weather in Tulum in May
May 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 May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, May sits in the middle of Tulum's year.
- Average temp
- 29°C
23–35°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.9 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 May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Tulum is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Tulum in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
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 May.
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.
