Is Cancun crowded over Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving falls on Cancun's peak tourist season, so expect plenty of other people to have exactly the same escape plan! November to April is typically the busiest time to visit, which just so happens to fall on ol' Thanksgiving. So, while it's a great time to get away, you may be queueing for things for longer.



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Weather in Cancun in November starts to mellow out, making November one of the best months of the year to visit. It isn't as rainy as the other fall and summer months, you'll find inexpensive flights and hotel accommodation, light crowds and beautiful Cancun weather to set the stage for a fun and relaxing holiday.

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The great weather in Cancun in November will make for an amazing vacation that isn't overcrowded with tourists. The exception, however, is Thanksgiving week—many Americans plan Cancun trips for this holiday, causing crowds and prices to reach a peak.

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Generally speaking, peak tourist season for Mexico runs from December to April. These dates coincide with the country's dry season and because Americans tend to flock to Mexico when they have time off from school or work—think Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter.

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There is more inventory available and hotels are competing to draw in guests. Even though it's a bit easier, don't just expect to find a deal. Christmas, Thanksgiving and especially New Year's Eve are some of the busiest times for hotel.

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The weather in Cancun in November is still comfortably hot. The temperature is around 80 to 85°F during the day, and it gets cooler at night, without getting cold. The fresh sea breeze is a constant, making it a fantastic time of year to visit Mexico's Caribbean coast.

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Low season in Cancun The low season is from June to October, with September and October being the least crowded. Tourists won't surround you, and you'll get the best prices.

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The month begins with the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations on November 2. A joyful commemoration of lost loved ones, ofrendas (altars) decorated with marigold flowers, sugar skulls, candles and alcohol appear across the city. In Cancun and the wider Yucatan it is also known as Hanal Pixan.

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Dry, warm November may be the ideal month to visit Mexico overall, offering a sweet spot between the heavy fall rains and the beginning of the busy season. (Other November pros: depending on your timing and whereabouts, you might catch Día de los Muertos festivities or the magnificent monarch butterfly migration.)

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During the dry season, between November and April, it gets a little colder and sometimes windy, so you might want a pair of long (but still fairly thin) pants or a light sweater. Temperatures are usually between 80 and 88 degrees, but occasionally dip down to around 65 degrees.

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Average rainfall in Mexico in November Mexico City is relatively dry, with an average rainfall of about 15 to 30 mm (0.6 to 1.2 inches) during the month, whilst Acapulco experiences a more moderate amount of rainfall - around 100 to 150 mm (3.9 to 5.9 inches) of rain, often delivered as short, afternoon showers.

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Luckily, November is a great time to visit the Riviera Maya. There are many reasons why the penultimate month of the year is arguably the best moment to travel to the Mexican Caribbean: the weather is great, crowds are absent, and there are many things to celebrate.

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Rain and Humidity in Cancun During November A typical November is quite a dry month with an average of 3.8 inches (ca. 10 cm) of rain falling on 5 rainy days throughout the month making it the 5th driest month of the year.

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Atlantic hurricane season in Cancun occurs between the start of June and the end of November. The highest risk of hurricanes is between September and October, as they become more frequent due to sea temperatures being at their hottest.

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How many days in Cancun you should plan will depend on your interests, but I'd say 3 to 5 days is the perfect amount of time. However, I'd recommend planning a trip to Cancun for a full week if you also want to go on day trips.

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For easier leisure travel, consider Wednesday and Thursday, excludes Thanksgiving Weekend. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays also come in as the cheapest days to fly, because they're not popular travel days.

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