Pool maintenance in Tulum changes four times a year: dry season (March to May) with maximum evaporation, rains (June to October) with chemical dilution, nortes (November to February) with wind-blown debris, and tourist high season (December to April) with bather load.
| Season | Months | Effect on the pool | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry and hot | Mar – May | Maximum evaporation, lime and salts concentrate | Top up level, watch hardness and saturation |
| Rains | Jun – Oct | Chemical dilution, pH drops, organic runoff | Test after every heavy rain, boost chlorine |
| Nortes | Nov – Feb | Wind carrying leaves, dust and sand; cooler water | Daily skimmer, more filtering than chemistry |
| High season | Dec – Apr | Bather load, sunscreen, sweat | Chlorine at the upper end, frequent testing |
A heavy Tulum storm can add several centimetres of rainwater to the pool overnight. That water is soft and acidic: it lowers pH, dilutes chlorine and washes in leaves, soil and phosphate from the garden. The classic mistake is not testing after the rain and discovering three days later that the water has already turned. The rule in this season is simple: after every heavy rain, you test.
From November to February the cold fronts bring sustained wind. The pool doesn't lose chemistry: it fills with leaves, dust and, on the coast, sand. The skimmer saturates, the pump basket fills and flow drops. In this season, checking baskets every two days does more for the water than any product.
Every person who enters the water contributes sweat, sunscreen and repellent. A rental villa in Villas Tulum with eight guests over three days puts a normal week's organic load in within 72 hours. That's why in rental properties we schedule the visit by check-out rather than a fixed day. See service for Airbnb and rental villas.
Sargassum doesn't get into the pool, but it does affect beachfront properties in Akumal, Soliman Bay and Tankah. During landfall season, decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulphide, which accelerates corrosion of exposed metal equipment and darkens the stainless steel of ladders and handrails. In those months we step up rinsing and protection of the equipment room.
We provide weekly maintenance across the 25 areas of Tulum and the Riviera Maya from $1,500 MXN/month, chemicals included and crystal-clear water guaranteed. Message us on WhatsApp with a photo of your pool.
Yes. From June to October rainwater dilutes chlorine, lowers pH and washes organic matter in from the garden. The rule is to test after every heavy rain instead of waiting for the scheduled visit, and to hold chlorine at the upper end of the range.
It doesn't get into the pool water, but on beachfront properties decomposing sargassum releases gases that accelerate corrosion of metal equipment and stain stainless steel. During landfall season it's worth stepping up rinsing and protection of the equipment room.
March to May, the dry and hottest season. An uncovered pool can lose 1 to 3 cm of water a day, and with every centimetre lime and salts concentrate, so you need to watch hardness and saturation as well as topping up the level.
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