🇺🇸 Chicago vs Tulum 🇲🇽

Chicago, United States vs Tulum, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tulum is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tulum is drier, with roughly 85 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇲🇽 Tulum
Avg annual high
14°C
31°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
May · 33°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
109
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇲🇽 Tulum

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (33°C), coldest lows in January (21°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Tulum warmer?

Tulum is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Tulum?

Chicago is rainier — Tulum sees about 85 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Tulum?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Tulum is best around January, February, December.

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