Palm-lined pool looking out over the Caribbean beach in Tulum

Tulum in January

Peak season, parties, and sunshine

The short answer

January is one of the best months to visit Tulum.

January is warm, relatively dry, and packed with visitors enjoying Tulum’s beaches and nightlife. It is one of the busiest and most expensive months, but also one of the strongest for major events and parties.

8.5/10 overall22–26°CHigh crowdsHigh
Weather9/10
Crowds9/10
Prices9/10
Events9.5/10

January in detail

What January actually feels like

Weather
22–26°C
Peak season, parties, and sunshine
Crowds
High
High
Prices
High
High

+Major party season

–High prices

My tip for January

Book well ahead if you want to visit during the January party peak.

  • Nightlife
  • beaches

How January compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Tulum, 2nd for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.

See all twelve months for Tulum

Plan around

What’s on in Tulum in January

Party season

December–March

Plan your trip around Tulum’s peak electronic music season, when major jungle and beach events bring international DJs and a busy nightlife scene.

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