SeasonMapZihuatanejo weather in November
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November in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons.
#7 of 12 months in Zihuatanejo · #228 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zihuatanejo in November
Other months in Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo's forum rates the November-through-March stretch as reliably excellent, and March specifically as sunny, breezy and essentially rain-free, high 80s°F by day cooling to the mid-to-high 70s in the evening. Regulars describe day after day of clear, near-identical good weather, with ocean temperatures staying warm enough for comfortable swimming throughout.
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Zihuatanejo climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Zihuatanejo in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Zihuatanejo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherZihuatanejo's weather peaks February–April.
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What's on in Zihuatanejo in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Pacific hurricane season
15 May – 30 NovThe eastern Pacific season opens in mid-May and runs to the end of November, with September the month to watch on this stretch of coast. Most systems pass offshore and leave rain behind. Source ↗
- Nature
Olive ridley nesting
1 Aug – 15 Dec · usuallyTurtle nestingOlive ridleys nest on Playa Larga and Barra de Potosi through the autumn, and the camps hold hatchling releases at dusk most evenings in the season.
- Season
Sailfish season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallySailfish and marlin are offshore through the cool months and the town's small fleet is built around them, most of it now catch and release. The pier fish market at dawn is the free version.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Zihuatanejo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Zihuatanejo?
Zihuatanejo in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?
- November in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Zihuatanejo on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Zihuatanejo in November?
- In November, Zihuatanejo averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 29.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zihuatanejo in November?
- Zihuatanejo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in November.
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Morelia's Monarch butterfly season around 10 Nov – 15 Mar.