Tulum · Month comparison
June vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs June at #9. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
June
#9 of 12 months
Strong option
Hurricane season opens: heavy rain, high humidity, real risk — but prices drop steeply.
- ↑Prices 40–50% below dry season peak; some beach-road properties at near half-price
- ↑Cenotes practically empty — Gran Cenote and Dos Ojos with almost no queue in the rainy season
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 | June | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 7 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 142mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 8hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Hurricane season officially begins June 1 — storm risk is real, not theoretical; travel insurance essential
- ↓Heavy rain (142mm) typically falls in intense afternoon downpours that can last 2–3 hours
- ↓High humidity (83%) makes outdoor exploration genuinely uncomfortable for much of the day
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 →