Mexico City in November
What to expect
November in Mexico City is late autumn, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a marked step-down after sunset. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Mexico City.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.2 h
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 06:44 - 17:57
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 8 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 47%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 67%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 20.4°C and low 8.8°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 19% of days (5.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.7 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.7 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~6 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~16mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~16mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.3 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~14mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~18mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 39% of days (11.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.6 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.6 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 35% of days (10.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.5 days / month
~35% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.5 days / month
- Probability ~35% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 24% of days (7.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.2 days / month
~24% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.2 days / month
- Probability ~24% of days
- Intensity Up to ~16h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 18% of days (5.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.3 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.3 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 12% of days (3.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.7 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.7 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 12% of days (3.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.6 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.6 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.3 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.3 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~52km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.9 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.9 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Mexico City?
Typical November days in Mexico City reach highs of 21°C (70°F) with nights around 9°C (48°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Mexico City climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows near 9°C (48°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 27 mm (1.1 in) across roughly 8 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:44 and sunset near 17:57. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 6 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 39 km/h (24 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.