The Yucatán Gulf Coast in November
November is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 43% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
October: A- · November: A- · December: A-. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in November
Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Nov | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Villa de Pescadores | A | SatC+SunC+MonCTueC+WedC |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| El Cuyo Beach Hotels | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| Sisal Beach Hotels | A | SatD+SunD+MonDTueCWedC |
| Celestún Beach Hotels | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| LunArena Boutique Beach Hotel | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in November. Every destination in November.
Questions
- Is November a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- November is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 43% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in November?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is November hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in November.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in November?
- Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 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.