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Tulum Weather in April

Tulum in April

The short of it: Tulum in April averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 39 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & March

April in Tulum brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 21°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-April, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Tulum runs about middling and drier than most in April. Ciudad Chemuyil, 19 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

April in Tulum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ciudad ChemuyilQuintana Roo19 km NE32°21°42 mm
Macario GómezQuintana Roo19 km NW32°21°40 mm
Francisco Uh MayQuintana Roo22 km NW33°20°40 mm
AkumalQuintana Roo26 km NE32°21°44 mm
Barceló MayaQuintana Roo38 km NE32°22°46 mm
Puerto AventurasQuintana Roo41 km NE32°21°47 mm
CobaQuintana Roo42 km NW33°20°40 mm
ChumpónQuintana Roo43 km WSW33°21°43 mm

The Almanac · Tulum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Tulum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°56 mm11 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
February30°19°33 mm12 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March31°20°29 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April32°21°39 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May33°22°94 mm13 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
June33°23°153 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
July33°23°67 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
August33°23°97 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦
September33°23°158 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
October32°22°222 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
November31°20°83 mm10 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦
December30°19°54 mm9 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tulum in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulum in April?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Tulum?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Tulum in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 55 min in December to 13 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Tulum in April?

Hardly — April nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulum in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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