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Cancún in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cancún in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #6
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#7
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Cancún · NovemberPhoto: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 29 | 26 | 21 | 198 | 5.9 | 82 | 2.3 | 29 | 57 |
| November (selected) | 28 | 24 | 14 | 117 | 5.1 | 79 | 2.5 | 28 | 69 |
| December | 27 | 23 | 11 | 76 | 4.7 | 78 | 2.5 | 27 | 77 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | -12 | +1.2 °C | +1.6 °C | +6.9 | +80.8 mm | +0.8 h | +2.8 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.8 °C |
| December | +8 | -0.7 °C | -1 °C | -2.9 | -40.7 mm | -0.4 h | -1.1 % | ±0 m/s | -0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cancún in November?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Cancún in November?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cancún in November?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 117 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Cancún. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. November is not among them.