Month guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in November
What November is really like in Playa del Carmen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Rain eases and seas calm; a good-value month before the winter peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Playa del Carmen: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). The hottest, wettest months and the highest chance of tropical storms; deep discounts on hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Riviera Maya Jazz Festival — free concerts at Mamitas Beach (usually late 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.
Historic site · Playacar
Xaman Há ruins
Combine a look at the ruins with a walk through Playacar to the beach.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
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
Beach · Mamitas and Calle 28–38
Mamitas Beach
Bring your own towel and stay on the public sand to avoid beach-club minimum spends.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Beach · Coco Beach and Punta Esmeralda
Punta Esmeralda
At the northern end of town, a small cenote spring flows into a shallow, clear lagoon beside the sea, creating calm pools where children can paddle.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Playa del Carmen.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Rain eases and seas calm; a good-value month before the winter peak.
+How warm is Playa del Carmen in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Playa del Carmen in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.