Tulum November — green palm trees on white sand beside the turquoise Caribbean as the dry season returns

Tulum · Mexico

November

The sweet spot transition: dry season returning, low crowds, good value — the locals' favourite.

Best match

#1 of 12 months

November is one of the best times to visit Tulum.

Climate

High

29°C

Low

22°C

Rain

71mm

Sun

8hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Tulum

Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in November

  • Día de Muertos (Nov 1–2) in Tulum Pueblo: stunning altars, marigold decorations, and genuine community celebration
  • Dry season increasingly establishing itself: sun-to-rain ratio swinging back in the traveller's favour
  • Value window before Christmas premium kicks in: good availability at reasonable rates

What you sacrifice

  • Early November still sees meaningful rain (71mm) — not yet fully dry season reliability
  • Some beach clubs still on reduced wet-season schedules in early November
  • Water temperature at its lowest (still 27°C, but noticeable to those accustomed to August warmth)

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tulum, not across destinations. Methodology →