Tulum · Mexico
February
Statistically the driest month — best beach conditions and clearest cenote water of the year.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
February is one of the best times to visit Tulum.
Climate
High
29°C
Low
19°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
9.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Tulum
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in February
- ↑Lowest rainfall of the year (30mm): most reliably sunny days, ideal for beach and snorkelling
- ↑Humidity at its most comfortable (72%): mornings feel crisp and evenings pleasant
- ↑Whale sharks off the coast near Isla Holbox (2.5h north) at peak season — day trip opportunity
What you sacrifice
- ↓Valentine's week pushes hotel prices up; beach clubs fully booked for romantic packages
- ↓Moderate tourist volume means popular cenotes still require early arrival to beat crowds
- ↓Beach erosion on some sections of the hotel zone after winter Nortes storms
How February compares to November (best month)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 5 | 7 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →