Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in November
Little changes in Mexico City from October: highs stay near 70°F (21°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 97/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 45°F (7°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
Plan around November
November is one of Mexico City's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: December highs fall to 69°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: November – April.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in October to 97/100.
- November sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mexico City in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Licorería Limantour
Roma Norte cocktail bar regularly ranked among the world's best.
Templo Mayor
Excavated Aztec temple beside the Zócalo, with a museum of finds from Tenochtitlan.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Major museum of pre-Hispanic Mexico, home to the Aztec Sun Stone.
Contramar
Lunch institution in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and red-and-green pescado a la talla.
El Califa de León
Tiny San Rafael taco counter with a Michelin star for its gaonera steak taco.
Nearby in November
- Puebla in November~66 mi · highs 71°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in November~227 mi · highs 73°F, 0.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in November~287 mi · highs 78°F, 0.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. November is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in November?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in November?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in November
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in November?
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