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Tulum weather
in October

October is a good time to visit. March is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.21°N 87.46°W
30°CMax temperature
68%Rainy days
10.8hSunshine / day

Tulum weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.5/10)

Should you visit Tulum in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 68%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit Tulum. March remains slightly better (+1.4 pts).

Tulum in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn in Tulum is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Tulum

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January22°C27°C47%2.210.0h7.7/10
🌤️ February23°C28°C42%1.610.3h8.1/10
🌤️ March24°C28°C34%1.311.3h8.5/10
🌤️ April25°C30°C31%1.511.8h8.1/10
🌤️ May26°C30°C52%3.312.0h7.6/10
⛅ June26°C30°C70%8.312.0h7.2/10
🌤️ July26°C31°C52%3.012.0h7.4/10
⛅ August26°C31°C66%5.411.8h7.1/10
⛅ September25°C31°C74%5.811.1h7.0/10
⛅ October24°C30°C68%6.310.8h7.1/10
🌤️ November23°C28°C48%3.610.3h7.8/10
🌤️ December22°C28°C49%2.59.9h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Tulum averages 30°C, 68% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

October vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Tulum in October

Is October a good time to visit Tulum?
October is an acceptable time for Tulum (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (8.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Tulum in October?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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