Tulum · Month comparison
March vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs March at #6. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
March
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Peak beach conditions, but spring break crowds dominate — a trade-off for wellness seekers.
- ↑Best weather of the year: 9.8h sunshine, lowest humidity (70%), virtually zero rain
- ↑Spring equinox at Tulum ruins (Mar 21): the descending serpent shadow on the main pyramid draws crowds
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 | March | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 7 |
| Value score | 3 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 7 |
| Events score | 6 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 30°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 26mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.8hrs | 8hrs |
March trade-offs
- ↓Spring break (mid-March through April) fills the hotel zone with party-seeking college crowds — the antithesis of the wellness experience many visitors seek
- ↓Prices spike toward peak: boutique hotels and beach clubs at their most expensive
- ↓Advance booking essential 3–4 months out; last-minute options extremely limited
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 →