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What does Mexico do in November?

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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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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In some parts of the country, like Morelos state, families open their doors to anyone interested in viewing the altar, offering them food like pan de muerto, a traditional Mexican pastry, and atole, a drink made from corn. On Nov. 2, many head to cemeteries to place flowers, candles and other offerings at graves.

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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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Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased using calaveras and marigold flowers known as cempazúchitl, building home altars called ofrendas with the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased.

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Crowds & Costs November is still an excellent time to find deals on accommodation and flights, particularly at the beginning of the month. The crowds start increasing toward the end of November, but it doesn't get overly crowded. In Yucatán, it is the shoulder season, which means a lot of lower rates and few tourists.

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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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While Thanksgiving isn't one of the common traditions in Mexico, you'll still see people carving turkeys, giving thanks, and hosting get-togethers on the third Thursday in November.

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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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You can expect about 85°F (29°C) during the day, and 72°F (22°C) at night. ?? In short: It's still quite hot! Don't forget to stay hydrated with a Water-To-Go bottle, and even this misting fan to cool your skin.

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As the Monarch, la Catrina dances, worships, and celebrates the return of the spirits. Celebrating the journey of the souls assures the continuity of life. These are the native Pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico such as the American Indian cultures of the United States.

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