Visiting Tulum in July: Everything You Need To Know
Tulum in July is hot, humid, rainy, and less crowded than winter. Here’s what to expect from the weather, prices, crowds, and activities.
Thinking about visiting Tulum in July and wondering whether it is a good time to go? You’re in the right place. July brings hot temperatures, warm Caribbean water, high humidity, and regular tropical showers.
It is also part of Tulum’s lower travel season, although summer vacations can bring more visitors than June or September. This guide covers what Tulum is really like in July—from the weather and crowds to the best things to do before you book.
Our month-by-month guide to visiting Tulum can help you compare July with the rest of the year.
Tulum Weather in July
July is hot, humid, and firmly within Tulum’s rainy season. You should expect a mixture of sunshine, clouds, and tropical showers rather than assuming every rainy forecast means an entire day will be lost.
- Daytime highs average around 90°F (32°C).
- Nighttime lows average around 70°F (21°C).
- Average rainfall decreases from roughly 4.8 inches early in the month to around 4.2 inches near the end.
- The daily chance of rain remains around 41% to 43%.
- Rain often arrives in tropical bursts with periods of usable weather between showers.
- Humidity remains high throughout July.
- The Caribbean Sea averages around 84°F (29°C), making the water exceptionally warm.
- July falls within Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
What this means for your trip:
July works best if you are comfortable with heat, humidity, and changing weather. Schedule your most important outdoor activities in the morning, keep afternoons flexible, and expect plenty of opportunities to cool off in the sea or a cenote.
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Tulum Sunrise & Sunset in July
July still provides long days, although daylight gradually decreases as the month progresses.
- Tulum receives approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes of daylight on July 1.
- Daylight decreases to around 13 hours and 3 minutes by July 31.
- Sunrise shifts from approximately 6:13 a.m. early in July to around 6:24 a.m. near the end.
- Sunset occurs around 7:33 p.m. early in the month and approximately 7:27 p.m. by July 31.
- Tulum loses only about 17 minutes of daylight during July.
The early sunrise gives you plenty of time to visit ruins or take an excursion before the strongest heat, while the late sunset leaves room for a beach or cenote visit afterward.
July Is Low Season in Tulum
July falls within Tulum’s summer low season, when higher rainfall and hurricane-season weather reduce tourism compared with winter. Summer vacations do create a small increase in visitors compared with some other off-season months.
- Demand: Hotels, restaurants, and attractions are generally less crowded than they are from December through April.
- Pricing: Accommodation and airfare can be cheaper than during Tulum’s winter high season.
- Crowds: July can be somewhat busier than June or September because families and other travelers take summer vacations.
- Weather tradeoff: Lower prices come with high humidity, frequent showers, and a greater possibility of tropical weather.
- Booking tip: You generally have more flexibility than during winter, although booking ahead is still worthwhile for a specific beachfront hotel.
- Beach conditions: July falls within Tulum’s active sargassum season, and the amount of seaweed can vary dramatically from one day or year to another.
Our guide to the cheapest and most expensive times to visit Tulum explains how July compares with other months.
You can also use our Tulum vacation cost guide to estimate accommodation, food, transportation, and activity expenses.
Best Things To Do in Tulum in July
July’s heat makes water activities and early-morning sightseeing especially appealing.
- Explore the Tulum ruins early – Arrive near opening time before the strongest heat, humidity, and midday crowds develop.
- Swim in a cenote – Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos, and other nearby cenotes provide a refreshing escape from July’s hot afternoons.
- Spend a morning at the beach – Tulum’s Caribbean coastline can still have beautiful beach conditions between showers, but check current sargassum conditions before choosing where to spend the day.
- Explore Sian Ka’an – Take a guided excursion through mangroves, lagoons, wetlands, tropical forests, and coastal ecosystems.
- Visit Cobá – Head inland early in the morning to explore the Maya archaeological site before temperatures peak.
- Explore downtown Tulum – Rainy afternoons or warm evenings are good times for restaurants, cafes, shops, and bars away from the beachfront hotel zone.
- Watch the sunrise – July sunrises occur shortly after 6:00 a.m., giving you a chance to enjoy the coastline before the heat and crowds build.
- Keep your itinerary flexible – Tropical showers can develop quickly, so avoid scheduling every hour of your vacation.