What is the weather like in Cancún vs Tulum in May?

In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Tulum averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 70 mm.

Cancún vs Tulum in May

Cancún and Tulum are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Tulum is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Cancún vs Tulum — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Tulum
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	35°C	34°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	30° / 26°
Rainfall	84 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	11	13
Humidity	77%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	47	37

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Cancún 🇲🇽 Mexicosweltering, rainy, clean air · best March86
Tulum 🇲🇽 Mexicosweltering, a little rain, clean air · best February88

Cancún vs Tulum in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cancún or Tulum?: Cancún and Tulum are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Tulum is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Tulum in May?: In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Tulum averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 70 mm.