What is the weather like in Cancun during Thanksgiving?
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.
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.
Rain and Humidity in Cancun During NovemberA 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.
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.
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.
September is the rainiest month of the year, expecting at least ten wet days with an average monthly rainfall of 270mm. Humidity levels are high due to cloud coverage, ranging from 58% to 98% throughout the wet season. Cancun weather in the winter is very pleasant with average highs of 28°C.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
If possible, Sunday is even better than Monday. While not ideal, Thanksgiving Day is a great day to fly. Black Friday is also a good day to fly if you can swing a shorter trip. Most people return home the Sunday after Thanksgiving, so aim to fly back on the Friday or Monday after Turkey Day.
The shoulder season months – April to June and October to November – are some of the best times to visit Cabo for warm weather (and fewer crowds). Cabo's weather is more pleasant than Cancun's during these months.
In the Caribbean, seaweed season is generally May to October. The worst time for seaweed in Cancun, the Dominican Republic and much of the Caribbean is during the summer months.
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.
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.
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.
Cancún's busiest period extends from winter to spring break (from December to as late as mid-April), which makes summer and autumn the least crowded times to visit.