Cancun vs Playa del Carmen

Cancun and Playa del Carmen are closely matched in November. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Cancun sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Playa del Carmen is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in November.

Cancun reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Playa del Carmen averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

Cancun receives approximately 81 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Playa del Carmen sees 73 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.