Playa del Carmen · AutumnMonth summary
Playa del Carmen weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Playa del Carmen in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: November is a good time to visit Playa del Carmen. March remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Playa del Carmen in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn in Playa del Carmen is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 26°C | 42% | 2.3 | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 27°C | 30% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 28°C | 27% | 1.2 | 11.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.3 | 12.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 46% | 3.2 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 67% | 8.0 | 12.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 30°C | 54% | 3.3 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 30°C | 64% | 5.8 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 72% | 6.3 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 29°C | 69% | 6.7 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 28°C | 45% | 3.4 | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 27°C | 42% | 2.5 | 10.3h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Playa del Carmen averages 28°C, 45% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
November vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Playa del Carmen in November
Is November a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
November is an excellent time to visit Playa del Carmen (score 7.9/10). With 28°C, 10.9h of sunshine and 45% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Playa del Carmen in November?
With 28°C max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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