Tulum · Mexico
December
Dry season quality returns with Christmas prices — book months ahead for December Tulum.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Tulum — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
28°C
Low
20°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
8.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Tulum
Weather
Excellent
Value
Average
Crowds
Average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in December
- ↑Dry season fully restored: 8.8h sunshine, 49mm rain, and comfortable 76% humidity
- ↑Christmas and New Year Tulum: vibrant beach-road scene with international visitors and curated events
- ↑Cenotes at their seasonal best — clear water, fewer tourists than Jan–Feb (which are busier post-New Year)
What you sacrifice
- ↓Christmas and New Year week prices match or exceed March peak; beach-road eco-hotels at their most expensive
- ↓Popular venues and cenote tours require booking 2–3 months in advance
- ↓The "wellness and spiritual" Tulum is hardest to find in December; the commercial, party version dominates
How December compares to November (best month)
| Factor | December | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 7 |
| Value | 4 | 7 |
| Crowds | 4 | 7 |
December in other destinations
Lisbon (14.4°C)Barcelona (13.8°C)Tokyo (12°C)Bali (30.3°C)Santorini (14.5°C)Paris (6.9°C)New York (5.1°C)Marrakech (18.1°C)Amsterdam (6.4°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (11.7°C)Bangkok (30.4°C)Istanbul (9.4°C)Vienna (3°C)Seoul (3.7°C)Dubrovnik (11.6°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.5°C)Kyoto (11.3°C)Phuket (31.8°C)Cape Town (25.6°C)Prague (3°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Dubai (25°C)Singapore (30°C)Hoi An (24°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →