🇺🇸 New York vs Tulum 🇲🇽

New York, United States vs Tulum, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tulum is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tulum is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇲🇽 Tulum
Avg annual high17°C31°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)May (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year124109
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇲🇽 Tulum

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Tulum warmer?

Tulum is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Tulum?

New York is rainier — Tulum sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Tulum?

New York is best around May, September, October; Tulum is best around January, February, December.

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