Tulum in September
Quiet, hot, and very tropical
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in Tulum — with trade-offs.
September is among the quietest periods in Tulum, with lower visitor numbers and generally better value. It is also one of the wettest months, with high humidity and less predictable beach weather.
6/10 overall26–30°CLow crowdsLow
Weather5.5/10
Crowds5/10
Prices5.5/10
Events5.5/10
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–30°C
- Quiet, hot, and very tropical
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- Low
- Low
+Very few crowds
–Wet-season weather
My tip for September
Choose September if low crowds and prices matter more than weather reliability.
- Value
- quiet escapes
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Tulum, 12th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Tulum in September
- Whale shark season
- Combine Tulum with a seasonal whale shark experience in the wider Riviera Maya area, when these large marine animals are commonly encountered.
- Hurricane season
- Keep your itinerary flexible during the wetter Atlantic hurricane season, when tropical storms can affect plans and beach conditions.
June–September
June–November
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