Tulum · Mexico
January
Prime dry season: low humidity, clear Caribbean water, manageable crowds post-New Year.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
January is one of the best times to visit Tulum.
Climate
High
28°C
Low
19°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
9.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Tulum
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in January
- ↑Driest and most comfortable conditions: 28°C with 74% humidity and 9.2h of sun daily
- ↑Cenotes at their clearest and least crowded — Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote genuinely peaceful in January mornings
- ↑Tulum ruins best visited this month: minimum queue times and photogenic winter light
What you sacrifice
- ↓Post-New Year prices remain elevated; beachfront boutique hotels at seasonal premium
- ↓North wind (Nortes) can bring cooler breezy days and choppy Caribbean surf in early January
- ↓The digital nomad and wellness crowd is firmly in residence — Tulum is not undiscovered
How January compares to November (best month)
| Factor | January | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 5 | 7 |
January in other destinations
Lisbon (13.6°C)Barcelona (13.2°C)Tokyo (9.8°C)Bali (30.2°C)Santorini (13.4°C)Paris (7°C)New York (3.3°C)Marrakech (17.3°C)Amsterdam (5.6°C)Maldives (30.1°C)Rome (11.6°C)Bangkok (31.1°C)Istanbul (8.7°C)Vienna (3.2°C)Seoul (1.1°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (30.9°C)Kyoto (9.2°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (26.1°C)Prague (2°C)Amalfi Coast (12°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (31°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Dubai (24°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 →