Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

Playa del Carmen and Cancun 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.

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

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

Playa del Carmen reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cancun averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°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.

Playa del Carmen receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cancun sees 81 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.