Month guide · Mexico City · Mexico
Mexico City in November
What November is really like in Mexico City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Mexico City. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Dry and clear, with marigold altars across the city in the first days of the month; book early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Mexico City: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Independence celebrations in September, rains easing in October and the Day of the Dead in early November, the busiest time of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 5 for crowds (the peak is November at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in November). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Día de Muertos altars and celebrations (1–2 November)
- Revolution Day (third Monday of November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Coyoacán
Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)
Visit the Leon Trotsky house-museum a few blocks away to complete the story of 1930s Coyoacán.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Iconic
- Couples
Experience · Doctores
Lucha libre at Arena México
Masked wrestlers, acrobatic dives from the ropes and a crowd hurling good-natured insults make lucha libre a classic Mexico City night out.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Iconic
- Kids
Landmark · Centro Histórico
Plaza Garibaldi
Agree the price per song before the band starts, and use an app-based ride to get there and back at night.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Coyoacán
Coyoacán centre
Coyoacán's two central squares, Jardín Centenario with its coyote fountain and Plaza Hidalgo with the 16th-century church of San Juan Bautista, fill with families, balloon sellers and street performers at weekends.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Kids
- Couples
- History
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 8°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Mexico City?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Mexico City?
It is one of the best months to visit Mexico City. Dry and clear, with marigold altars across the city in the first days of the month; book early.
+How warm is Mexico City in November?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.