🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Tulum 🇲🇽

San Francisco, United States vs Tulum, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tulum is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇲🇽 Tulum
Avg annual high19°C31°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)May (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year64109
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇲🇽 Tulum

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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Tulum warmer?

Tulum is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Tulum?

Tulum is rainier — San Francisco sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Tulum?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Tulum is best around January, February, December.

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