Things to Do in Mexico City in November
November weather, activities, events & insider tips
November Weather in Mexico City
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is November Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
- + November flips the switch to Mexico City's dry season—suddenly the valley trades its year-round smoggy grey for honest blue sky that photographers dream about.
- + Daytime peaks of 24°C (75°F) let you roam Roma and Condesa all afternoon without the summer swamp-heat that turns sidewalks into saunas.
- + Hotel rates drop 25-30% from October's high season—the same suite in Polanco that cost a fortune during Independence Day parties suddenly becomes reasonable.
- + The jacarandas lining Paseo de la Reforma start their purple bloom in late November—the kind of color that makes locals stop mid-stride to take photos.
- − Mornings at 9°C (48°F) feel colder than you'd expect—Mexico City sits 2,240 m (7,350 ft) above sea level, and the altitude plus humidity makes 48°F feel like 40°F (4°C).
- − November 2nd is Día de Muertos—incredible to witness, impossible to avoid. The entire city turns into a massive cemetery party for three days, and yes, your hotel will smell like marigolds and copal incense whether you want it or not.
- − UV index of 8 at this altitude will burn you faster than Cancún—the thin air means you'll fry in 20 minutes without protection, even when it feels cool.
Year-Round Climate
How November compares to the rest of the year
Best Activities in November
Top things to do during your visit
Perfect November weather for exploring the Zócalo and surrounding blocks. The morning chill burns off by 10am, giving you six solid hours before the afternoon sun gets aggressive. This is when locals walk to places instead of Ubering everywhere.
La Merced and Jamaica markets in November have the last of the rainy season's wild mushrooms and the first of the winter citrus. The air carries scents you won't find any other month—wet earth mixing with orange blossoms and the sharp tang of tejocotes that appear only for ponche navideño season.
November afternoons are good for the canals—warm enough to sit outside without melting, and the weekend crowds from October have vanished. You'll hear more birds than mariachi bands, and the water reflects the jacaranda blooms along the banks.
November's stable winds and clear skies give you the best ballooning conditions of the year. You'll lift off at sunrise when the valley's filled with morning mist, then drift over the Pyramid of the Sun as the first rays hit the obsidian shops below.
November's light hits the murals differently—the lower sun angle makes the colors pop in ways that summer's overhead glare flattens. Plus you can walk for hours without the heat that normally drives everyone indoors by 2pm.
November Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
November 1-2 transforms Mexico City into one massive altar. Mixquic in the south becomes a pilgrimage site where families camp in cemeteries, while the Zócalo hosts a week-long craft fair that smells like pan de muerto and marigolds. The real experience happens in local neighborhoods like Coyoacán where residents open their homes to show family altars.
Mexico City's jazz festival turns 40 in 2026, with free concerts in Alameda Central and paid shows at the Auditorio Nacional. The November timing means perfect weather for outdoor shows—warm enough to sit on the grass without blankets, cool enough that musicians aren't sweating through their tuxedos.
Essential Tips
What to pack, insider knowledge and common pitfalls