Tulum · Month comparison

February vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs February at #3. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.

Tulum February — aerial view of white sand beach with palm trees and turquoise Caribbean water at peak dry season

February

#3 of 12 months

Best match

Statistically the driest month — best beach conditions and clearest cenote water of the year.

  • ↑Lowest rainfall of the year (30mm): most reliably sunny days, ideal for beach and snorkelling
  • ↑Humidity at its most comfortable (72%): mornings feel crisp and evenings pleasant
Tulum November — green palm trees on white sand beside the turquoise Caribbean as the dry season returns

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
FactorFebruaryNovember
Weather score
9
7
Value score
5
7
Crowd score
5
7
Events score
5
7
Atmosphere
8
7
Avg high temp29°C29°C
Monthly rain30mm71mm
Daily sunshine9.5hrs8hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓Valentine's week pushes hotel prices up; beach clubs fully booked for romantic packages
  • ↓Moderate tourist volume means popular cenotes still require early arrival to beat crowds
  • ↓Beach erosion on some sections of the hotel zone after winter Nortes storms

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)
See all 12 months for Tulum →February in detail →November in detail →
Scores compare months within Tulum. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →