Tulum September — overcast skies and grey clouds over Tulum beach with people walking on the empty shoreline in peak hurricane season

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.

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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)

FactorSeptemberNovember
Weather
2
7
Value
10
7
Crowds
9
7

September in other destinations

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