Destination comparison

Mallorca vs Tulum

Mallorca edges it overall — 77 vs 70 on the Atlas Ranger Score — but the lead isn't permanent. Mallorca is the better pick in 7 of 12 months; Tulum takes 4 (Jan–Mar and Dec). Mallorca peaks in May (89); Tulum's best window is February (82). Time the trip to the month, not the average.

🇪🇸 Mallorca77/100Great · best in May (89)🇲🇽 Tulum70/100Great · best in February (82)

Compare any month

Pick a month — the Atlas Ranger Score for each recomputes live, with the winner for that month.

MallorcaBetter in Jun
84
Tulum
50

In June, Mallorca wins — 84 vs 50 on the Atlas Ranger Score.

The whole year at a glance

Each line is a destination's Atlas Ranger Score across all twelve months — higher is a better time to visit. Where the lines cross is where the better choice flips.

255075JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Mallorca Tulum

Mallorca leads 7 months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) · Tulum leads 4 months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) · 1 too close to call

Who wins for what

Best weather year-round🇪🇸 MallorcaMallorca averages a higher weather score (75 vs 66)
Beaches🇪🇸 MallorcaMallorca has the more reliable beach weather
Culture & festivals🇲🇽 TulumTulum is the clear pick
Mountains & hiking🇪🇸 MallorcaMallorca is the clear pick
Value & fewer crowdsTieSimilar off-peak windows

Which should you pick?

🇪🇸 Mallorca

Pick Mallorca if you want beaches and warm water with mountains and hiking — it scores highest Apr–Oct and peaks in May (89).

Mallorca full guide →

🇲🇽 Tulum

Pick Tulum if you want beaches and warm water with temples, history and festivals — it scores highest Jan–Mar and Dec and peaks in February (82).

Tulum full guide →

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Side by side

🇪🇸 Mallorca🇲🇽 Tulum
CurrencyEUR (Euro)MXN (Mexican Peso) — USD widely accepted
Climate zoneHot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa)Tropical wet-and-dry (Köppen Aw)
Nearest airportPMITQO
SafetyLow risk — standard precautions in Magaluf nightlife districtTourist areas are generally safe; the main concern is petty theft along the beach road and in nightlife venues. During June–November, heed hurricane and tropical-storm alerts and keep flexible plans.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallorca or Tulum better to visit?

Mallorca edges it overall — 77 vs 70 on the Atlas Ranger Score, our 0–100 measure of weather, crowds, value, and timing across the year. The gap is modest and the lead flips by month — use the tool above to compare any specific month.

Which has better weather, Mallorca or Tulum?

Mallorca averages a higher weather score (75 vs 66). Weather is the biggest input to the score, but both have strong months and weak months; the month-by-month chart shows exactly when.

Which is cheaper, Mallorca or Tulum?

Both have similar off-peak windows. The cheapest time for either is its shoulder/low season — outside the peak-weather months when prices spike.

Can I visit both Mallorca and Tulum in one trip?

Often yes — many travellers pair them. The smart move is to time each leg to its own best months. Check each destination's full guide (linked below) for the month-by-month detail, then sequence your trip so each stop lands in its strong window.

Scores come from the Atlas Ranger Score — our transparent 0–100 measure of how good a destination is to visit each month.