Tulum · Month comparison
July vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs July at #10. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
July
#10 of 12 months
Strong option
Mexican school holidays bring domestic tourists back; rain storms are afternoon affairs.
- ↑Mexican summer holiday season: lively local atmosphere, domestic restaurants and markets busier
- ↑Rain is typically afternoon thunder: mornings are warm and clear enough for beach or ruins visits
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 | July | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 7 |
| Value score | 7 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 129mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5hrs | 8hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓Hurricane risk remains significant through July — named storms can and do cause direct hits
- ↓Beach road flooding common after heavy rain; eco-lodge access can be disrupted
- ↓Humidity (82%) and heat (32°C) make midday outdoor time genuinely exhausting
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 →