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Tulum Weather in March

Tulum in March

The short of it: Tulum in March averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 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 31° · low 20° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tulum an average March high of 31°, a low of 20° and some 29 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-March, 31 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Tulum runs about middling and about as wet in March. Ciudad Chemuyil, 19 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Tulum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ciudad ChemuyilQuintana Roo19 km NE31°20°28 mm
Macario GómezQuintana Roo19 km NW31°19°31 mm
Francisco Uh MayQuintana Roo22 km NW31°19°31 mm
AkumalQuintana Roo26 km NE31°20°28 mm
Barceló MayaQuintana Roo38 km NE31°20°27 mm
Puerto AventurasQuintana Roo41 km NE31°20°28 mm
CobaQuintana Roo42 km NW32°18°30 mm
ChumpónQuintana Roo43 km WSW32°19°28 mm

The Almanac · Tulum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulum in March?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Tulum?

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

How long are the days in Tulum in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 59 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 March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulum in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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