Tulum · Mexico
September
Avoid. Peak hurricane month, heaviest rain, extreme humidity — lowest prices reflect the conditions.
Worth considering
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Tulum — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
32°C
Low
25°C
Rain
189mm
Sun
6.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Tulum
Weather
Low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in September
- ↑Absolute cheapest month: rates 60–70% below dry season peak, almost everything negotiable
- ↑Practically empty: cenotes, ruins, and the beach road without another tourist in sight
- ↑September 16 Mexican Independence Day in Tulum Pueblo — local celebration, authentic atmosphere
What you sacrifice
- ↓Peak hurricane month: highest statistical probability of a named storm making landfall on the Yucatán coast
- ↓Wettest month (189mm) with 6.5h sunshine — extended multi-day rain events not unusual
- ↓Some beach clubs, boutique hotels, and tour operators close entirely for the month
How September compares to November (best month)
| Factor | September | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 7 |
| Value | 10 | 7 |
| Crowds | 9 | 7 |
September in other destinations
Lisbon (24.6°C)Barcelona (25.5°C)Tokyo (28.1°C)Bali (30.4°C)Santorini (24.1°C)Paris (21.6°C)New York (23.9°C)Marrakech (31.6°C)Amsterdam (18.8°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (26.5°C)Bangkok (31°C)Istanbul (24.2°C)Vienna (22.1°C)Seoul (25.1°C)Dubrovnik (24.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.3°C)Kyoto (28.6°C)Phuket (31°C)Cape Town (19°C)Prague (21°C)Amalfi Coast (27°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (27°C)London (20°C)Sydney (20°C)Iceland (10°C)Dubai (39°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →