Tulum · Mexico
April
Hot, still dry, spring break fading — prices hold high but the party crowd begins to thin.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Tulum — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31°C
Low
22°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
9.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Tulum
Weather
Excellent
Value
Average
Crowds
Average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in April
- ↑Weather still excellent: warm water, reliable sun, and 9.3h daily — conditions almost identical to March
- ↑Spring break crowds thinning by late April; beach clubs and cenotes more manageable
- ↑Flamingos at Celestún (4h west) at maximum numbers in April — day trip opportunity
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still expensive: hotel zone prices remain at seasonal premium through Easter week
- ↓Easter (Semana Santa) brings domestic Mexican tourism in huge numbers — roads and beaches packed around the holiday
- ↓Humidity beginning to climb toward wet season levels; evenings noticeably warmer
How April compares to November (best month)
| Factor | April | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 7 |
| Value | 4 | 7 |
| Crowds | 4 | 7 |
April in other destinations
Lisbon (18°C)Barcelona (17.5°C)Tokyo (19.3°C)Bali (31.5°C)Santorini (16.5°C)Paris (14.7°C)New York (16°C)Marrakech (24.3°C)Amsterdam (12.3°C)Maldives (31.5°C)Rome (17.7°C)Bangkok (34.1°C)Istanbul (14.8°C)Vienna (15.2°C)Seoul (16°C)Dubrovnik (16.7°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.8°C)Kyoto (20.1°C)Phuket (33.8°C)Cape Town (22.3°C)Prague (16°C)Amalfi Coast (19°C)Mexico City (27°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (29°C)London (15°C)Sydney (22°C)Iceland (7°C)Dubai (34°C)Singapore (33°C)Hoi An (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →