Month guide · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel in November
What November is really like in Cozumel: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wasquewhat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Rain decreases and the season picks up; the island hosts a full-distance triathlon in many years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Cozumel: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). The wettest and most storm-prone period; prices are low and some businesses close, but travel insurance is essential.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Día de Muertos (1–2 November)
- Ironman Cozumel triathlon (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Centro and malecón
Plaza del Sol
Come on a Sunday evening for the local atmosphere, then eat at the small restaurants just inland from the square.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
Experience · East coast
East coast drive
The coast road on the island's windward side runs past a string of empty beaches, limestone platforms, blowholes and a natural rock arch, with a few beach bars along the way and almost no development.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Beach · East coast
Chen Río
Stay inside the protected pool area; currents outside the rocks are strong.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · South Hotel Zone
Dzul-Ha
A shore-snorkelling spot on the southwest coast where steps lead from a small beach club into shallow water over coral heads, with parrotfish, sergeant majors and sometimes turtles.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cozumel.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cozumel?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cozumel in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cozumel?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain decreases and the season picks up; the island hosts a full-distance triathlon in many years.
+How warm is Cozumel in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cozumel in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.