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Cabo in November
Cabo in November: 84°F average high, 64°F nights, essentially zero · november before thanksgiving is genuinely quiet — medano beach has open palapas, restaurants take walk-ins, and hotel rates sit in the shoulder-season sweet spot between summer deals and winter peak. Crowds, hotel prices, when to book, and what's worth doing.
November is Cabo's secret weapon — sunny, dry-season weather returns, the heat has lifted (mid-80s highs, low 60s nights), the ocean is still warm from summer, and you'll pay shoulder-season prices until Thanksgiving week. Hurricane season officially ends November 30, crowds are light through mid-month, and you get festivals (Día de Muertos, the Los Cabos Film Festival) without the spring-break or Christmas chaos. Book now, arrive before Thanksgiving, and you'll have the best value-to-weather ratio of the year.
Updated September 2026
Temperature
84°F average high, 64°F nights — warm days, cool desert evenings, perfect for walking San José's art district after dinner
Wind
Cooling breezes return as humidity drops and dry season begins — comfortable all day, pleasant on the water
Rain
Essentially zero — dry season is back, blue skies locked in through May
Crowds & prices
November before Thanksgiving is genuinely quiet — Medano Beach has open palapas, restaurants take walk-ins, and hotel rates sit in the shoulder-season sweet spot between summer deals and winter peak. Thanksgiving week itself kicks off the rise: American families arrive, prices climb toward December levels, and you'll want reservations again. Book before November 15 and you're golden; book Thanksgiving week and you're paying closer to high-season rates for the same weather.
When to book
One to three months out locks in the shoulder pricing and choice of rooms. Thanksgiving week specifically needs three to four months — it's the unofficial start of high season and fills early with U.S. travelers on long weekends.
Our getting-there guide covers flights to Cabo plus a cheapest-fare-by-month table to sanity-check November flight prices.
What to do
What November is made for.
On the calendar
- Día de Muertos (November 1–2) — altars and processions in San José del Cabo and Todos Santos
- Los Cabos International Film Festival
- Sabor a Cabo food festival (late November into December)
Pack for November
- Sunscreen and a hat — dry-season sun is relentless even as temps cool
- Light long sleeves for evening — desert nights in the low 60s feel crisp after a warm day
- Reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling (mandated at marine parks)
- A light layer for air-conditioned restaurants and early-morning boat trips
- Sandals and walking shoes — San José's art walk and Todos Santos galleries reward comfortable feet
Know before you go
- Arrive before November 20 to lock in shoulder pricing and empty beaches; after Thanksgiving it's effectively high season
- Día de Muertos (Nov 1–2) in San José del Cabo's art district and Todos Santos is the real deal — altars, marigolds, no Disneyfication
- Whale sharks in La Paz are just starting their season — book early in November for calmer water and fewer boats than peak winter
- Hurricane season officially ends November 30, but late storms are rare — still, check forecasts if booking early November
- Medano Beach palapas are first-come in early November; by Thanksgiving week, arrive early or reserve ahead
- The Los Cabos Film Festival brings screenings and industry buzz — check the schedule if you're a cinephile, avoid downtown San José if you're not
- Hotel deals evaporate fast once Thanksgiving hits — if you're flexible, the week before U.S. Thanksgiving is the value peak
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