Weather in Mexico in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Mexico in November run from 26.8°C (Cancun) to 29.7°C (Puerto Vallarta). In Puerto Vallarta about 100% of November days reach 25°C. Nights average 23.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Cancun fall to 22°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Puerto Vallarta the driest (5 days) and Tulum the wettest (12 days). The wettest November at Puerto Vallarta between 1991 and 2020 was 2002 with 159 mm; the driest was 2010 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 27.8°C around Mexico in November - warmest at Tulum (28.0°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.0 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Mexico

November is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Mexico. It is 1.2°C cooler than October and 1.0°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is August (30°C) and the coolest January (26°C).

Which part of Mexico in November?

• Most sunshine: Puerto Vallarta, 6.4 h a day.
• Driest: Puerto Vallarta, about 5 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Tulum, 28°C.
• Hottest: Puerto Vallarta, 30°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Cancun, 27°C.

What to pack for Mexico in November

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a rain jacket - roughly 11 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 28°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Mexico's November daytime average: Khao Lak (29°C, sea 29°C), Kuala Lumpur (29°C), Krabi (29°C, sea 29°C), Montego Bay (29°C, sea 29°C), Kerala (29°C, sea 29°C). See the full ranking for November.

Puerto Vallarta: hotter days, less rain

Puerto Vallarta is the strongest choice here if your priority is heat with less chance of rain disrupting outdoor plans. Days average 30°C, so keep clothing light and plan a break from the heat around midday. With 5 rainy days, it has a clear advantage over the Caribbean destinations, though packing a light waterproof is still sensible. The sea averages 28°C, making swimming an appealing way to spend time outdoors. Nights fall to 21°C, cooler than on the Caribbean coast but still mild. It suits travellers who want hot beach weather without quite such warm conditions continuing into the evening.

The Caribbean coast: warm seas, more weather flexibility

Tulum, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen and Cancun offer much the same daytime warmth in November, averaging 27°C. There is little reason to choose between them on daytime temperature or swimming conditions alone: the sea is 28°C throughout. The catch is rain, with 12 rainy days in each destination, so avoid making every plan dependent on dry weather. Choose this coast if slightly lower daytime temperatures appeal more than Puerto Vallarta's hotter conditions. Evenings remain warm, with nights averaging 23°C in Tulum, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen, and 24°C in Cancun. Light evening clothing is a more useful starting point than heavy layers.