Tulum · Month comparison
September vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs September at #11. The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.
September
#11 of 12 months
Worth considering
Avoid. Peak hurricane month, heaviest rain, extreme humidity — lowest prices reflect the conditions.
- ↑Absolute cheapest month: rates 60–70% below dry season peak, almost everything negotiable
- ↑Practically empty: cenotes, ruins, and the beach road without another tourist in sight
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 | September | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 7 |
| Value score | 10 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 7 |
| Events score | 2 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 3 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 189mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 8hrs |
September trade-offs
- ↓Peak hurricane month: highest statistical probability of a named storm making landfall on the Yucatán coast
- ↓Wettest month (189mm) with 6.5h sunshine — extended multi-day rain events not unusual
- ↓Some beach clubs, boutique hotels, and tour operators close entirely for the month
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 →