Is Mexico busy 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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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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There are many reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving in Cancun. Many people consider November to be the best time of the year to visit Cancun. November marks the end of the hurricane season, no more high humidity, and warm, comfortable weather that varies from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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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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Avoid visiting during Christmas, New Year's, and especially Spring Break as these are the most hectic travel periods for Cancun. If possible, avoid Mexico's hurricane season, which stretches from late-July to late-October.

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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 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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Is November a good time to visit Mexico? This is generally considered the best time to visit Mexico. Falling outside the peak tourist season, temperatures tend to be comfortable and mild, plus there are far fewer crowds compared to the warmer winter months.

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Traditionally, Mexicans do not celebrate Thanksgiving, but in many of the destinations with large expat communities or tourism, you'll find restaurants preparing feasts and families and friends joining in borrowed traditions around dinner tables.

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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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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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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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Low season crowds November is at somewhat of a crossroads in the Riviera Maya travel seasons. It is not nearly as busy as it is in summer, it does not have the buzz of spring break, and is much less hectic than a few weeks later, during Christmas and New Year's.

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Want to know about the water temperature in Cancun in November? The Caribbean Sea is warm all year long, so you can comfortably swim, snorkel and go scuba diving in Cancun in November. Note: Ocean temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84°F (29°C) are regarded as warm.

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