Tulum · Mexico
May
Shoulder month: humidity rising but prices drop significantly and beaches thin out.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Tulum — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
32°C
Low
24°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
8.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Tulum
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in May
- ↑Prices fall 25–35% from peak season; best-value window for beach-road boutique hotels
- ↑Tourist numbers drop sharply — cenotes less crowded than any point since December
- ↑Rains when they come are brief afternoon showers; mornings reliably sunny
What you sacrifice
- ↓Humidity climbing noticeably (76%): outdoor activity becomes more uncomfortable, especially midday
- ↓Wet season is beginning — occasional thunderstorms disrupt beach afternoons
- ↓Some beach clubs and wellness retreats on reduced staffing before June
How May compares to November (best month)
| Factor | May | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 7 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 7 | 7 |
May in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →