Tulum · Mexico
August
Peak hurricane risk, hottest temps, heaviest rain — deep discounts do not offset the conditions.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Tulum — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
33°C
Low
25°C
Rain
156mm
Sun
7.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Tulum
Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in August
- ↑Prices near their lowest: beach-road hotels at 50–60% below February peak
- ↑Sargassum seaweed, while a persistent issue, is often cleared by local currents in August
- ↑Scuba diving in cenotes is unaffected by surface weather — an option for rain days
What you sacrifice
- ↓Highest hurricane risk month in combination with September: direct strike probability meaningfully elevated
- ↓Hottest temperatures of the year (33°C) combined with 84% humidity makes outdoor activity gruelling
- ↓Beach quality variable: heavy rain disturbs sea clarity, sargassum risk remains, and jellyfish increase
How August compares to November (best month)
| Factor | August | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 7 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 7 | 7 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (18°C)Iceland (14°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (33°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →