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Cancun in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cancun in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cancun, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Cancun in November 2024

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Cancun in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cancun has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Cancun in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cancun for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.

Is Cancun warm or cold in November?

Cancun is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Cancun:

Climate in Cancun in November

Cancun weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+59°F+57°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+88°F+86°F
Rainfall
162 mm76 mm63 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%80%79%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
152022
Rainy days
1476
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 162 mm to 76 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 2 to 3.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cancun in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cancun is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Cancun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 79 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cancun wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 172 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Cancun?

This is the weather in Cancun in November 2023:
1 November
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+84°F
2 November
🌧️
+81°F
3 November
🌧️
+82°F
4 November
☁️
+84°F
5 November
☁️
+82°F
6 November
☁️
+82°F
7 November
☁️
+82°F
8 November
🌧️
+81°F
9 November
☁️
+83°F
10 November
☁️
+82°F
11 November
☁️
+82°F
12 November
☀️
+83°F
13 November
☁️
+82°F
14 November
☁️
+83°F
15 November
☁️
+82°F
16 November
☁️
+83°F
17 November
☀️
+81°F
18 November
🌧️
+80°F
19 November
🌧️
+79°F
20 November
⛈️
+81°F
21 November
☁️
+82°F
22 November
☁️
+81°F
23 November
☁️
+82°F
24 November
☁️
+83°F
25 November
☁️
+83°F
26 November
☁️
+83°F
27 November
☀️
+84°F
28 November
☁️
+83°F
29 November
☁️
+83°F
30 November
☁️
+83°F
In November 2023 Cancun had 4 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cancun climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cancun in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+80°F) and the highest in 2004 (+89°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 221 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cancun in November:

Is November a good time to visit Cancun?

It’s always a good time to visit Cancun, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cancun in November?

November is warm in Cancun. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cancun rainy in November?

Cancun is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cancun in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cancun in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cancun

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cancun, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.