Month guide · Tulum · Mexico
Tulum in November
What November is really like in Tulum: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Popo le Chien, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Rain eases, seas calm and prices are moderate before the winter peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- 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 Tulum: 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 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). Hottest weather, the highest rainfall and the greatest risk of tropical storms; low prices and some closures.
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
November has no major recurring festival in Tulum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Xel-Há
Xel-Há
Buy tickets online in advance, which is usually cheaper than at the gate, and arrive early to make the most of the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Tulum Centro
Tulum Pueblo and Avenida Tulum
The town's main avenue and the streets behind it are where locals and budget travellers eat: taco al pastor stands, Yucatecan cochinita pibil in the mornings, marquesita carts in the evening and the central park where families gather.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
Historic site · Zona Hotelera Norte
Tulum archaeological site
Arrive at opening time, before tour buses from Cancún, and bring water and a hat; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Beach · Zona Hotelera Norte
Playa Paraíso
Just south of the ruins, this long stretch of fine white sand and shallow turquoise water is the classic Tulum beach, with palm trees, a few beach clubs and views north to El Castillo.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tulum.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 8 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 Tulum?
One of the best months to visit Tulum. The other best months are December–April. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Tulum?
It is one of the best months to visit Tulum. Rain eases, seas calm and prices are moderate before the winter peak.
+How warm is Tulum in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tulum in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.