January · Mexico
Best time to visit Tulum in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tulum in January
Average temperature 25°C, 111 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tulum scores 7.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 111 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cliff ruins and cenote swims peak in the dry winter months of January through March.
January holds up well in Tulum — 10th best month
January averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 111 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tulum in January?
- In January, Tulum averages 25°C, 111 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tulum?
- January earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tulum in January?
- Expect about 111 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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