Weather & travel · verified 2026-10-02
Holbox in November: weather, crowds & prices
Typical highs 30°C / 86°F, lows 22°C / 72°F, sea 27°C. Expect 80 mm of rain across 7 rainy days, afternoon winds of 20 km/h. Crowds are moderate; rates are shoulder-season rates.
November by the numbers
Temperature
30° / 22°C
86° / 72°F
Sea surface
27°C
81°F
Rainfall
80 mm
~7 rain days
Humidity
76%
afternoon avg
Wind
20 km/h
afternoon avg
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
Shoulder-season rates
Hurricane risk
Low
Pros
- Weather resetting to perfect — low humidity, warm but not hot
- Prices in shoulder zone before Christmas spike
- Nortes start — great for kitesurfers
- Hurricane season winding down
- Day of the Dead (Nov 1-2) celebrations
Cons
- Thanksgiving week sees US-visitor spike
- Whale shark season closed
- First "nortes" can bring a few chilly evenings
Insider tip
November 10–20 is a quietly perfect window — shoulder prices, great weather, no major holiday crowds yet.
What’s active in November
water
Whale sharks
Closed
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Bioluminescence
Viewable
waves
Sargassum pressure
Minimal
air
Kitesurfing wind
Strong
FAQ
- Is November a good month to visit Isla Holbox?
- Weather resetting to perfect — low humidity, warm but not hot Prices in shoulder zone before Christmas spike Downsides: thanksgiving week sees us-visitor spike and whale shark season closed.
- What's the weather like on Holbox in November?
- Typical highs around 30°C (86°F), lows around 22°C (72°F). Sea surface temperature averages 27°C. Expect roughly 80mm of rainfall across 7 rain days, and afternoon winds around 20 km/h. Humidity sits near 76%.
- What are prices and crowds like in November?
- Moderate crowds with shoulder-season rates. Walk-up or 1-2 weeks ahead usually works fine.
- Can I see whale sharks in November?
- No — whale shark season runs May 15 through September 15. Focus on 3-islands, biolum, or beach instead.
- What about bioluminescence in November?
- Available year-round but variable. Pick a new-moon night for best viewing. See /bioluminescence for a 14-night forecast.
See also: 7-day live forecast · Sargassum today · Whale shark season · Bioluminescence tonight