November is a smart month for Cancún. The rains of autumn ease, the hurricane season closes, the water is usually clear, and prices stay down until American Thanksgiving. If you can pick the first three weeks, you get much of December's weather for less.
Weather in November#
Warm, around 28 to 30°C, rain easing. Showers get shorter and rarer through the month. Now and then a "norte", a cold front from the north, brings a windy, cloudier day with rougher sea. Hurricane season ends November 30; the real risk was August to October.
Seaweed in November#
Usually low. Sargassum mostly arrives in spring and summer, so November beaches are generally clean. It follows currents, though, so check recent photos before you fly. How sargassum moves applies across the Caribbean.
Prices: which week#
| Dates | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 – about Nov 20 | Shoulder season: good weather, lower prices, fewer crowds |
| US Thanksgiving week (late Nov) | Prices and crowds jump for the week |
| From December | High season begins (Cancún in December) |
What's on#
- November 1–2: Day of the Dead, and the Yucatán's own Hanal Pixán. Hanal Pixán in Cancún and Tulum explains where to see altars and what to eat.
- November 20: Revolution Day, a public holiday with parades.
- Late November: Christmas decorations go up in the malls and the Hotel Zone.
What to do#
Things to do in Cancún covers the beaches, Isla Mujeres and the cenotes. Comparing bases? Cancún vs Tulum vs Playa del Carmen. And for a calmer trip, is Cancún safe?.
See Cancún with someone who lives here#
Downtown Cancún is a real city most visitors never see. A Local Friend can take you to the markets, the tacos and the beach locals use. Roavi Local Friends in Cancún set their own rates and message you directly before you meet.
Spend a November day beyond the Hotel Zone.
Meet a Local Friend in CancúnFrequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to go to Cancún?
Yes. It's a shoulder month: rain easing, hurricane risk almost over, usually clear water and lower prices than December. Thanksgiving week is the exception, when US visitors push prices up.What is the weather in Cancún in November?
Warm, around 28 to 30°C, with showers that get shorter and less frequent as the month goes on. Occasional 'nortes', cold fronts from the north, can bring a windy, cloudier day or two.Is there seaweed in Cancún in November?
Usually little. Sargassum mostly arrives in spring and summer. It depends on currents, so check recent beach photos a week before you fly.Is November hurricane season in Cancún?
Officially until November 30, but the real risk is August to October. November storms are rare.What events are in Cancún in November?
Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2) and the Yucatán's Hanal Pixán at the start of the month, and Revolution Day on November 20. Late November has the first Christmas decorations in the malls.