Tulum February — aerial view of white sand beach with palm trees and turquoise Caribbean water at peak dry season

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)

FactorFebruaryNovember
Weather
9
7
Value
5
7
Crowds
5
7

February in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →