Is November a good month to visit Riviera Maya?

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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There could be some rainfall during your stay in Mexico and the Riviera Maya at this time. On average, 91mm falls across only eight wet-weather days.

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Best Times to Visit Mexico for Good Weather 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.

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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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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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There are many places to visit in Mexico in November. Baja California Sur and Cabo, Riviera Maya, Yucatán, Chiapas, and Puerto Vallarta are some of the most popular places during this time. In Los Cabos (or Cabo), it is an excellent time to enjoy snorkeling, particularly at the beginning of the month.

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Event: Mexico's hurricane season is from May through November, with most storms developing between July and October. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause life-threatening flash floods, dangerous winds, treacherous surf and rip currents, and other hazardous conditions.

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The best time to visit Cancún is from December to April during the peak season. Even though the crowds are heavier, you'll experience near-perfect weather and find some of the cheapest flight and room rates for a winter getaway at the beach.

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Weather-wise, visiting Cancun in November is better than in October if you want cooler temperatures, drier days, and sunnier skies. And the Caribbean sea is usually free of seaweed! That said, fewer tourists in October mean fewer crowds at incredible sites like Chichen Itza and better prices on hotels and flights.

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Many are surprised that November is still one of the hotter months in Mexico, especially if you're visiting the Mexico beach towns. Average temperatures in Mexico in November hover around 85°F (29°C) on the beaches, but it can feel a few degrees hotter because of the humidity.

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Around the world Mexico is known for its celebration of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) on November 1, which is also known as All Saints' Day. Halloween (October 31) and All Souls' Day (November 2) are also locally important.

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If you don't like the cold, November is a great month to visit Mexico City because it's technically still Fall, and won't be as cold as December or January for New Year. November is the first month of the dry season in Mexico City, which runs from November to April.

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The best months for good weather in Riviera Maya are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December. On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The rainiest months are June, September and October.

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The 2 months with the most rain are normally September and October.

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During a typical year, the Atlantic basin only reports one named storm during November, which is similar to the amount of activity seen during the month of June. If the season were to end without additional development, it would be considered a fairly active year with 18 storms and six hurricanes.

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Any storms that do form in November tend to be weaker for the same reasons they are somewhat rare. As fall progresses, solar energy shifts from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere and more northerly latitudes rapidly cool down, Trepanier explains.

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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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Getting a great deal means visiting Cancun in the rainy summer season, with even better deals and discounts in September, October, and November, as these 3 months coincide with the hurricane season.

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The Riviera Maya has only been hit by 2 hurricanes (category 5) in its lifetime. The first was in Sept 1988 (hurricane Gilbert), and the second was in Oct 2005 (Wilma). The tropical storm season is technically from June to November.

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Cancun's rainy season starts in June and can run through to November, with the wettest months being September and October. While hurricanes are possible over this time period, the risk is extremely low in Cancun, where only two hurricanes have made landfall in the last 35 years.

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Dry Season (November to April) While northern Mexico is generally hot with hardly any rain, snow from the mountains in the Sierras can cause the temperature to drop.

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