Beach in Tulum

Tulum Beach Travel Guide

Tulum Beach travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 9:23 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and May

Active alerts for Tulum Beach

⚠️Fri, Sep 25: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Tulum Beach is a beach in Tulum. Tulum Beach is a beach known for Maya ruins above the sea.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Tulum Beach with overcast. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 74°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Tulum Beach is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.

The closest major airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 69 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tulum Beach today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Tulum Beach

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 20°12′41″N 87°27′55.4″W (20.2114, -87.4654)

Weather in Tulum Beach right now

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79°F
Overcast · feels like 91°F
Humidity95%
Wind1 mph E
Gusts2 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover89%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality23 · Good
Sea temperature87°F
Wave height0.6 m
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset6:47 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 62%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:23 PM, Sep 20 local time.

⚠️Fri, Sep 25: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Sep 20

⛈️ 90° / 74°

Thunderstorm with hail · 100% rain · wind 4 mph

Saturday, Sep 26

🌦️ 87° / 78°

Light drizzle · 75% rain · wind 9 mph

Quick facts about Tulum Beach

TypeBeach
CityTulum
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates20°12′41″N 87°27′55.4″W (20.2114, -87.4654)
Known forMaya ruins above the sea
Local time9:23 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Tulum Beach

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Tulum Beach.

Best time to visit Tulum Beach

Go in January, February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★☆☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Tulum Beach

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cancun International AirportCUN69 miCancun

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tulum Beach?

Tulum Beach is a beach in Tulum. Its coordinates are 20.2114, -87.4654. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Tulum Beach right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Tulum Beach?

January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Tulum Beach, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tulum Beach in?

Tulum Beach observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:23 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Tulum Beach?

The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 69 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Tulum Beach?

Popular options include Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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