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Tulum weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tulum in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.8/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Tulum in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Tulum enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 81°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 82°F | 42% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 82°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 77°F | 86°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 52% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 88°F | 52% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 74% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 82°F | 48% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 82°F | 49% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.8/10 |
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 December, Tulum averages 82°F, 49% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tulum in December
Is December a good time to visit Tulum?
December is an excellent time to visit Tulum (score 7.8/10). With 82°F, 9.9h of sunshine and 49% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tulum in December?
With 82°F max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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