Mexico City edges it in November. Mexico City averages 10–23°C with high crowds; Tulum 19–30°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Mexico City and Tulum
The verdict for November
Marigolds and dry skies
+Dry season is back, and if you want Día de Muertos, the first days of November are unmatched.
–Hotels book out around Oct 31–Nov 2 — go after Nov 3 for the same weather, none of the queues.
If the parade and the marigold altars are the reason you're coming, this is non-negotiable.
Dry season starts returning
+Improving weather
–Some lingering rain
November marks the transition toward Tulum’s drier and more comfortable season. Rainfall generally decreases while temperatures remain warm, making it a strong month for outdoor activities.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month