Sun, sea & sand

Tulum weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

79

Holiday weather in August

Good

Best time to visit: July, November – May

Air temperature30°CNight 26°
Sea temperature29.5°Cvery warm
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 12.8 h daylight
Rainy days19days / month124 mm

What is the weather like in Tulum in August?

In August, Tulum is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tulum.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score827976
Day30°30°30°
Night26°26°26°
Sea29°30°30°
Sun9 h9 h8 h
Rain days171923

More details for August

Daylight
12 h 50 min06:30 – 19:20
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
55 %on average
Hot days
21 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−5America/Cancun

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Tulum in August: quick answers

Is Tulum hot in August?

Yes. In August, Tulum is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Tulum in August?

Yes. In August the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Tulum in August?

It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 124 mm.

Tulum month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)