How warm is Costa Maya in November?

Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Costa Maya in November?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is November hurricane season in Costa Maya?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Costa Maya in November?

Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Costa Maya in November

November is a good month for Costa Maya: a typical day grades B, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB5th of 12 months

Highs / water83°FSea 84°F

Rain chance63%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsBusyThanksgiving

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Costa Maya month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

October: B · November: B · December: B. The best months are usually February, March and April, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Costa Maya in November

Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Nov	Seaweed	This week
Bacalar Lagoon Hotels	A-	Low	SatCSunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
Almond Tree Resort and Hotel	A-	Low	SatC+SunCMonC+TueBWedC+
Belizima Eco Resort	A-	Very low	SatC+SunC+MonC+TueBWedB
Mayan Beach Garden Inn	A-	Moderate	SatDSunDMonCTueC-WedC-
Xcalak Beach Lodges	B+	Moderate	SatD+SunD+MonC-TueCWedC+
Nacional Beach Club	B-	High	SatD-SunD-MonCTueCWedC
Bougain Villa	B-	High	SatD-SunD-MonC-TueC-WedC
Almaplena Eco Beach Resort	B-	High	SatD-SunFMonD+TueDWedC

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in November

Elsewhere in Mexico, Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A) usually grade higher in November. Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and the Big Island (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Costa Maya?: November is a good month for Costa Maya: a typical day grades B, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Costa Maya in November?: Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Costa Maya in November?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is November hurricane season in Costa Maya?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Costa Maya in November?: Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.