Tulum · Month comparison
August vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs August at #12. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
August
#12 of 12 months
Worth considering
Peak hurricane risk, hottest temps, heaviest rain — deep discounts do not offset the conditions.
- ↑Prices near their lowest: beach-road hotels at 50–60% below February peak
- ↑Sargassum seaweed, while a persistent issue, is often cleared by local currents in August
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
- ↑Día de Muertos (Nov 1–2) in Tulum Pueblo: stunning altars, marigold decorations, and genuine community celebration
- ↑Dry season increasingly establishing itself: sun-to-rain ratio swinging back in the traveller's favour
| Factor | August | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 7 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 156mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7.2hrs | 8hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓Highest hurricane risk month in combination with September: direct strike probability meaningfully elevated
- ↓Hottest temperatures of the year (33°C) combined with 84% humidity makes outdoor activity gruelling
- ↓Beach quality variable: heavy rain disturbs sea clarity, sargassum risk remains, and jellyfish increase
November trade-offs
- ↓Early November still sees meaningful rain (71mm) — not yet fully dry season reliability
- ↓Some beach clubs still on reduced wet-season schedules in early November
- ↓Water temperature at its lowest (still 27°C, but noticeable to those accustomed to August warmth)
Scores compare months within Tulum. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →