Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Tulum
Mexico · Caribbean
Hot days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
62%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 83°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, and early evening stays near 82°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain30%
Cloud48%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain27%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 87°F
Rain27%
Cloud48%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain13%
Cloud44%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 71 | 1.8 | 11 | 9.6 | 78 | 80 |
| Feb | 80 | 73 | 1.1 | 8 | 10.6 | 77 | 80 |
| Mar | 81 | 74 | 1.1 | 7 | 11.5 | 76 | 80 |
| Apr | 83 | 76 | 1.2 | 7 | 11.8 | 78 | 82 |
| May | 85 | 78 | 3.2 | 13 | 11.8 | 80 | 83 |
| Jun | 85 | 79 | 7.5 | 20 | 10.9 | 83 | 84 |
| Jul | 86 | 79 | 3.7 | 17 | 11.7 | 82 | 84 |
| Aug | 86 | 79 | 4.9 | 20 | 11.3 | 83 | 85 |
| Sep | 86 | 78 | 6.6 | 23 | 10.5 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 84 | 76 | 7.2 | 20 | 9.9 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 74 | 3.4 | 12 | 10.2 | 80 | 83 |
| Dec | 80 | 72 | 2.1 | 12 | 9.9 | 80 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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