November is Tulum before the crowds. The autumn rains ease, the hurricane season closes, the seaweed is usually gone, and the beach clubs and cenotes haven't filled with the winter rush yet. It's the month regulars pick.
Weather in November#
Warm, around 28°C, with easing showers. Rain comes in short bursts, less often as the month goes on. The occasional "norte" cold front brings a windy, cloudier day. Hurricane season ends November 30, with the real risk already past (August to October).
Seaweed in November#
Usually low. Sargassum mostly arrives in spring and summer. November beaches are generally clear, which is a big part of why the month is worth it. Check recent photos before you fly, because currents decide.
Prices#
| Dates | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 – about Nov 20 | Shoulder season: lower prices, quieter beach road |
| US Thanksgiving week | A jump in prices and visitors |
| From December | High season, through March |
What's on in early November#
Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2) and the Yucatán's Hanal Pixán: altars in town, in nearby villages and in Valladolid. Hanal Pixán in Cancún and Tulum explains the days and the food.
What to do#
- Cenotes are warm and less crowded: things to do in Tulum.
- The ruins before 9am, before the heat and the buses.
- Where locals go: where locals hang out in Tulum.
- Staying safe: is Tulum safe?.
See Tulum with someone who lives here#
Tulum has a town behind the beach road, and that's where the real food and prices are. A Local Friend can take you to the cenote without a queue and the taquería without a menu in English. Roavi Local Friends in Tulum set their own rates and message you directly before you meet.
See the Tulum locals know.
Meet a Local Friend in TulumFrequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Tulum?
Yes. Rain eases, hurricane risk is almost over, seaweed is usually low and prices are below the December peak. The beach road is quieter than in winter.Is there seaweed in Tulum in November?
Usually little. Sargassum mostly arrives in spring and summer. Currents can change it, so look at recent beach photos a week before you go.What is the weather in Tulum in November?
Warm, around 28°C, with short showers that become less frequent as the month goes on, and the occasional windy 'norte'. The sea and cenotes are warm.Is Tulum expensive in November?
Less than December to March. The first three weeks are shoulder-season; prices rise for the US Thanksgiving week and from early December.What happens in Tulum in early November?
Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2) and the Maya Hanal Pixán, with altars in town and in nearby villages. It's a quieter, more local experience than in Mexico City.