Cancún Weather in November
Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
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November is the transition month: hurricane season officially ends on the 30th, and the historical data shows activity already dropping sharply from October's peak to 2 storm days recorded since 1985.
Rain days fall to 12.5 and humidity eases to 76%, with highs of 80.6°F, the dry season is visibly returning by the back half of the month.
Sea temperature cools slightly to 84.2°F from October's 86°F but remains excellent for swimming and diving.
This is a genuinely good value window: hurricane-season pricing often persists even as the actual weather risk fades, so travelers who book November, especially the second half, get dry-season-adjacent conditions at wet-season rates.
Sargassum continues to ease through November in most years, generally trending toward the low levels of the winter dry season.
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), running roughly October 31 through November 2, brings genuine cultural events, altars and celebrations across Mexico, including Cancún and the wider Quintana Roo region, a distinctive, non-weather reason to consider the very start of this month specifically.
Fishing charters start advertising the return of sailfish season toward the very end of November, giving anglers a preview of the run that properly kicks off in December and continues through March.
By late November, Cancún starts filling back up with the early edge of winter high-season travelers, so if you want the value pricing with improving weather, earlier in the month tends to be the better window.
Diving and snorkeling visibility on the reef starts improving noticeably through November as the wet season's runoff clears, making the back half of the month a genuinely strong pick for underwater visitors without the holiday-week pricing.
Compared to December, November offers meaningfully lower prices for weather that's nearly as good by month's end, a strong pick for travelers prioritizing value over the holiday atmosphere.
Pack for warm days and cooling evenings as the dry season's cooler nights start to return, along with the usual sun protection.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Cancún?
Yes, hurricane season is winding down fast, rain and humidity are dropping, and pricing often still reflects the quieter wet-season months.
When does hurricane season end in Cancún?
Officially November 30, and the historical data shows activity already sharply reduced by this point in the month.
Is Cancún still cheap in November?
Often yes, especially earlier in the month, before winter high-season demand and pricing pick back up toward December.
What's the sea temperature in Cancún in November?
About 84.2°F, still warm and comfortable, cooling gradually from the October peak.
Is there still sargassum in Cancún in November?
Levels typically continue easing through November, generally trending toward the lower winter baseline.
Is Día de Muertos celebrated in Cancún?
Yes, Day of the Dead events and altars take place across Quintana Roo in late October and early November, alongside the more tourist-focused hotel zone.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.