Season guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in the late autumn
November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0
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Quick answer
Calmer seas, easing rain, the jazz festival and moderate prices before the winter rush. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 9 rainy days across November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- November
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the late autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 9 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 99 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the late autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Riviera Maya Jazz Festival — free concerts at Mamitas Beach (usually late November)
Good choices for the late autumn
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Nature · South of Playa del Carmen
Río Secreto
Tours run in small groups; book ahead and leave cameras behind, as phones are not allowed on most tours.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Rainy day
- Kids
Street · Centro and Quinta Avenida
Paseo del Carmen
An open-air shopping and dining centre at the southern end of Quinta Avenida, near the ferry pier, with shaded walkways, boutiques, cafés and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Food
Day trips in the late autumn
- Cobá (About 1.5 hours by car) — A jungle Maya city with long ancient causeways explored by bike or pedicab and the tall Nohoch Mul pyramid, often combined with nearby cenotes on organised tours.
- Chichén Itzá (About 2.5 hours by car) — The best-known Maya city of the Yucatán, with the pyramid of Kukulcán, the great ball court and the Sacred Cenote.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the late autumn a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
Yes: November is among the best months. Calmer seas, easing rain, the jazz festival and moderate prices before the winter rush.
+What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in the late autumn?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.