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

Tulum in July

Hot, humid, and tropical

The short answer

July is a good time to visit Tulum.

July remains very warm and humid, with tropical showers but plenty of opportunities for beach time. Summer travel can bring more visitors than the surrounding low-season months.

7/10 overall26–30°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather6.5/10
Crowds6.5/10
Prices6.5/10
Events7/10

July in detail

What July actually feels like

Weather
26–30°C
Hot, humid, and tropical
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
Moderate

+Hot sea temperatures

–Humidity

My tip for July

Plan outdoor activities for the morning when possible.

  • Warm water
  • beaches

How July compares

Against the other eleven months

8th of 12 overall in Tulum, 8th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Tulum

Plan around

What’s on in Tulum in July

Whale shark season

June–September

Combine Tulum with a seasonal whale shark experience in the wider Riviera Maya area, when these large marine animals are commonly encountered.
Hurricane season

June–November

Keep your itinerary flexible during the wetter Atlantic hurricane season, when tropical storms can affect plans and beach conditions.

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