Month guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in November
What November is really like in San Miguel de Allende: 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 San Miguel de Allende. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny with cool nights; Día de Muertos altars and catrinas fill the town at the start of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 10th-warmest month in San Miguel de Allende: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Rainy season (June–September). Mild days with afternoon storms and green countryside, plus the Locos parade, music festivals and September's fiestas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Día de Muertos (1–2 November)
- Jazz and blues festival (usually 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.
Landmark · Centro
El Jardín
Grab a bench in the late afternoon, then watch the Parroquia light up as mariachis start playing around the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
Museum · Centro
Museo Histórico Casa de Allende
The birthplace of Ignacio Allende, one of the leaders of Mexico's War of Independence, stands on a corner of the Jardín.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · Centro
Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez (Bellas Artes)
Look into the Siqueiros room off the cloister, then sit in the courtyard; it is one of the calmest spaces in the centre.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Centro
Templo de la Concepción (Las Monjas)
The convent church of the Conceptionist nuns has one of the tallest domes in San Miguel, ringed by columns and statues and visible from rooftops all over town.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 8°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
It is one of the best months to visit San Miguel de Allende. Dry and sunny with cool nights; Día de Muertos altars and catrinas fill the town at the start of the month.
+How warm is San Miguel de Allende in November?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Allende in November?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.