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Tulum in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Tulum in May is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 31 °C (hot), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Maya-Ruine über dem Strand von TulumTulum · MayPhoto: ironypoisoning · CC BY-SA 2.0

Climate facts

Day
31 °C
Night
25 °C
Sea
28 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
75 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent85/100
City breakGood73/100
ActiveLimited59/100
FamilyGood78/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 31 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
27
J
28
F
29
M
30
A
31
M
30
J
30
J
30
A
29
S
29
O
27
N
27
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
4
M
4
A
7
M
10
J
9
J
9
A
11
S
12
O
8
N
7
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Tulum in May?

Daytime highs average around 31 °C, with nights around 25 °C.

Can you swim in Tulum in May?

The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Tulum in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Tulum?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.