Tulum · Month comparison
December vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs December at #4. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
December
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Dry season quality returns with Christmas prices — book months ahead for December Tulum.
- ↑Dry season fully restored: 8.8h sunshine, 49mm rain, and comfortable 76% humidity
- ↑Christmas and New Year Tulum: vibrant beach-road scene with international visitors and curated events
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 | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 7 |
| Value score | 4 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 7 |
| Events score | 7 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 49mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.8hrs | 8hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Christmas and New Year week prices match or exceed March peak; beach-road eco-hotels at their most expensive
- ↓Popular venues and cenote tours require booking 2–3 months in advance
- ↓The "wellness and spiritual" Tulum is hardest to find in December; the commercial, party version dominates
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 →