Where to go in November for sun? In November, the three safest destinations for sunshine and warmth are the Canary Islands, Egypt (Red Sea and Nile Valley) and Thailand. The Canaries for mild weather, Egypt for almost always dry skies, Thailand for the return of the dry season in the centre and north of the country.
November is a transition month: the southern hemisphere heads into summer and the deserts of the Middle East become bearable again, but the Caribbean and part of Southeast Asia are still wet. Here are 12 destinations ranked using official climate normals, with what can disappoint for each.
Where to go in November: key facts
- Sun and heat: Egypt (Red Sea), Cape Verde, Oman, Mauritius, Réunion
- Culture and cities: Luxor, Hanoi and Halong Bay, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Japan (autumn leaves), Marrakech
- Low budget: Vietnam, northern Thailand, Egypt
- Mild and easy: Canary Islands, Morocco (Marrakech)
- Best avoided: Seychelles, Maldives, Bali, the Caribbean (still rainy)
Comparison: the climate of 12 destinations in November
| Destination | Average high (November) | Average rain (November) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Islands (Tenerife) (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) | 24.5 °C (76 °F) | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | Gentle sunshine |
| Egypt : Red Sea (Hurghada) | 27.8 °C (82 °F) | 2.2 mm (0.1 in) | Beach, diving |
| Egypt : Nile Valley (Luxor) | 29.1 °C (84 °F) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | Culture, ancient sites |
| Cape Verde (Sal) | 28.1 °C (83 °F) | 1 mm (0.04 in) | Beach, wind sports |
| Oman (Muscat) | 29.9 °C (86 °F) | 6.9 mm (0.3 in) | Desert, culture, beach |
| Thailand (Bangkok) | 33.1 °C (92 °F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | First trip to Asia |
| Vietnam (north) (Hanoi) | 26.7 °C (80 °F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | Culture, Halong Bay |
| Mauritius (Port Louis) | 30.2 °C (86 °F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | Beach, honeymoon |
| Morocco (Marrakech) | 23.1 °C (74 °F) | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | City break |
| Réunion (Saint-Denis) | 28.3 °C (83 °F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | Hiking, nature |
| Tanzania (north) (Kilimanjaro Airport) | 31.9 °C (89 °F) | 51 mm (2.0 in) | Safari |
| Japan (Tokyo) | 16.7 °C (62 °F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | Culture, autumn leaves |
These figures are averages over several decades: any given year can be drier or wetter. Rainfall totals do not tell the whole story: 150 mm (5.9 in) falling in short late-afternoon showers is less of a nuisance than continuous drizzle.
Where to go in November on a budget
This second table ranks the destinations from cheapest to most expensive, with a rough low-budget cost on the ground per person per day, excluding flights. Flight prices are not shown: they vary too much with the booking date and your departure airport.
| Destination | Low-budget cost on the ground (per person per day, excluding flights, roughly) |
|---|---|
| Thailand (Bangkok) | $40 to $65 |
| Vietnam (north) | $40 to $55 |
| Egypt : Red Sea (Hurghada) | $45 to $80 |
| Morocco (Marrakech) | $45 to $80 |
| Egypt : Nile Valley (Luxor) | $45 to $80 |
| Cape Verde (Sal) | $55 to $90 |
| Canary Islands (Tenerife) | $65 to $100 |
| Mauritius (Port Louis) | $65 to $110 |
| Oman (Muscat) | $80 to $135 |
| Réunion (Saint-Denis) | $80 to $125 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | $80 to $125 |
| Tanzania (north) | $170 to $280 |
Canary Islands (Tenerife)
The Canary Islands remain the most accessible sunny destination for Europeans in November. The Spanish archipelago benefits from the trade winds and a sea that stays mild. You travel in the euro zone, on the same clock time as the UK. Islands this easy suit a tight budget: see our ideas for cheap sun holidays.
Caveat: this is mild weather, not tropical heat. Evenings are cool, the sea is cooler than in summer, and the north of the islands is cloudier than the south. For swimming, favour the south of Tenerife or Gran Canaria.
In November in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 24.5 °C (76 °F) average high and 35.8 mm (1.4 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Canary Islands (Tenerife))?
Egypt (Red Sea)
November is a good month for the Red Sea: the worst of the summer heat has passed, skies are almost always clear and rain is almost non-existent. It is also a good season for diving and snorkelling on the reefs.
Caveat: days are getting shorter and the wind can cool late afternoons. If you like, combine it with a few days in Luxor, where temple visits are far more bearable than in summer.
In November in Hurghada: 27.8 °C (82 °F) average high and 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Egypt : Red Sea (Hurghada))?
Egypt (Nile Valley)
For the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings or a Nile cruise, November is one of the best months. It is still hot by day, but without the extremes of May to September, and it almost never rains.
Caveat: nights in the desert are much cooler than days. The sites are very busy in high season: arrive early in the morning.
In November in Luxor: 29.1 °C (84 °F) average high and 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Egypt : Nile Valley (Luxor))?
Cape Verde (Sal)
In Cape Verde, November marks the end of the short rainy season and the return of dry, warm weather. On the island of Sal it hardly rains and the trade winds pick up again, which attracts kitesurfers and windsurfers. End of the rains, trade winds and kitesurfing on Sal: the weather in Cape Verde in November is covered in our page on that month.
Caveat: the wind often blows hard, which can be a nuisance on the beach. Sal and Boa Vista are flat and arid: for hiking and green landscapes, look at Santo Antão instead.
In November in Sal: 28.1 °C (83 °F) average high and 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Cape Verde)?
Oman (Muscat)
Oman emerges from its scorching summer in autumn. In November, temperatures become pleasant again on the coast, which lets you link Muscat, the inland forts, the wadis and a night in the desert.
Caveat: it is still hot in the middle of the day inland. Distances are long: plan on a car and at least a week.
In November in Muscat: 29.9 °C (86 °F) average high and 6.9 mm (0.3 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Oman (Muscat))?
Thailand (Bangkok)
November marks the return of the dry season in central and northern Thailand. Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai can be visited in good conditions, with countryside still green after the monsoon. Return of the dry season in the north: November is among the options for the best time to go to Chiang Mai.
Caveat: the south is split. On the Andaman Sea (Phuket, Krabi), November is still a transition, with an average of 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain in Phuket. In the Gulf (Ko Samui), it is the wettest month of the year. November remains a transition on the Andaman coast; the climate in Phuket month by month shows when the dry season really sets in.
In November in Bangkok: 33.1 °C (92 °F) average high and 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Thailand)?
Vietnam (north)
November is often considered the best month for northern Vietnam: it is mild in Hanoi, humidity drops and the rains ease. It is a good time for Halong Bay and the northern mountains. Mild in Hanoi, humidity falling: a stay in Halong Bay finds one of its best moments in November.
Caveat: the centre of the country (Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang) is in the middle of the rainy season, with a risk of flooding. The south is only just emerging from the monsoon. Plan your route from north to south rather than the other way round.
In November in Hanoi: 26.7 °C (80 °F) average high and 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Vietnam)?
Mauritius
In Mauritius, November falls at the end of the southern winter: it is hot again, but the rainy season has not started. Port Louis receives only 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average this month.
Caveat: the tropical cyclone season, which according to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 19 October 2026) usually runs from November to May, starts in November. The wind can still blow on the east coast.
In November in Port Louis: 30.2 °C (86 °F) average high and 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Mauritius)?
Morocco (Marrakech)
Marrakech is a good short-break destination in November: temperatures are pleasant for exploring the medina, the souks and the gardens, and excursions to the Atlas or the Agafay desert are more comfortable than in summer.
Caveat: mornings and evenings are cool, and it is not warm enough to enjoy an unheated pool fully. The Atlas can get its first snow.
In November in Marrakech: 23.1 °C (74 °F) average high and 29.8 mm (1.2 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Morocco (Marrakech))?
Réunion
November is an excellent window for Réunion: the heat returns, but it still rains little on the north coast. It is the right time to hike in the cirques of Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie or climb the Piton de la Fournaise.
Caveat: the weather changes quickly at altitude, with clouds rising from late morning. Start early. Flights can cost more during peak holiday periods.
In November in Saint-Denis: 28.3 °C (83 °F) average high and 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Réunion)?
Tanzania (north)
In November, northern Tanzania has the « short rains »: showers that are usually brief, often at the end of the day. Safaris remain possible, the vegetation turns green again and the parks are less crowded than in July and August.
Caveat: wildlife visibility is a little worse than in the dry season, when the grass is short. Some tracks can be muddy after a storm.
In November in Kilimanjaro Airport: 31.9 °C (89 °F) average high and 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Tanzania)?
Japan
If you are not looking for tropical sun, Japan is a very good option in November: dry, bright weather on the Pacific coast and, above all, the autumn leaves season (koyo), which reaches Tokyo and Kyoto around mid-November or early December. Koyo in Tokyo and Kyoto around mid-November: the climate in Kyoto month by month helps you aim for peak colour.
Caveat: this is a very popular period, especially in Kyoto: book accommodation early. Evenings are cool. Very popular period, hotels filling up: a trip to Kyoto in autumn is booked several months ahead.
In November in Tokyo: 16.7 °C (62 °F) average high and 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain (official normals). See our guide: when to go (Japan)?
Preparing for a November trip
Outside school holiday periods in Europe and North America, November is one of the quietest months of the year for flights to the sun: a good time to compare fares.
For Indian Ocean and Caribbean destinations, take out travel insurance that covers cancellation for weather events, and follow the bulletins of the official weather services before you leave. For entry requirements (passport, visa, vaccines), check the official travel advice of your own government (for example travel.state.gov in the US or GOV.UK in the UK) before booking.
Destinations to avoid in November
- The Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cuba): the Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on 30 November (U.S. National Hurricane Center) and November is still wet (214 mm (8.4 in) in Pointe-à-Pitre, 237 mm (9.3 in) in Fort-de-France). It is better to wait for December or January. For Cuba, also read the UK FCDO warning (GOV.UK, updated 25 September 2026), which advises against all but essential travel.
- The Maldives: 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain on average in Malé; the dry season only settles in December or January.
- The Seychelles and Bali: rainfall rises markedly (215 mm (8.5 in) in Victoria, 179 mm (7.0 in) in Denpasar) ahead of the heart of the wet season.
- Central Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand: this is their rainfall peak (642 mm (25.3 in) in Hue, 445 mm (17.5 in) in Ko Samui).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is it hot in November?
Among the destinations compared here, the hottest in November are Thailand (33 °C (91 °F) average high in Bangkok), Tanzania, Mauritius and Oman, all around 30 °C (86 °F). Closer to Europe, expect about 24 °C (75 °F) in the Canary Islands.
Where can I find sun in November without going far?
The Canary Islands and Morocco are the closest options for European travellers. In the Canaries the November average high is 24.5 °C (76 °F) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and in Marrakech 23 °C (73 °F), with little rain in both.
Where can I go swimming in November?
Egypt (Red Sea), Cape Verde, Mauritius and Oman offer dry, warm weather in November, suitable for swimming. In the Canary Islands the sea is cooler.
Is it a good idea to go to the Caribbean in November?
It is not the best month: the hurricane season ends on 30 November (U.S. National Hurricane Center) and rain remains heavy. Conditions improve markedly from December.
Where can I go in November on a low budget?
Northern Vietnam and Thailand have the lowest costs on the ground in our comparison, at roughly $40 to $65 per person per day (excluding flights), with the dry season returning in both.
Our sources
- Official climate normals: AEMET via l’WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Santa Cruz de Tenerife); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Hurghada); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Luxor); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Sal); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Muscat airport); Thai Meteorological Department, 1991-2020 normals (Bangkok); IBST (Vietnam), standard QCVN 02:2022/BXD, 1991-2020 normals (Hanoi); WMO World Weather Information Service (Port Louis); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Marrakech-Menara); Météo-France, 1991-2020 normals (Saint-Denis Gillot); WMO (NOAA archive), 1991-2020 normals (Kilimanjaro Airport); Japan Meteorological Agency, 1991-2020 normals (Tokyo)
- For destinations that already have a guide on our site, figures taken from our « when to go » pages, which cover all 12 months
- Indicative budgets: practical fact sheets in our country guides, linked from each destination, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 23 October 2026
- Cyclone season in Mauritius and warnings for Cuba: UK FCDO foreign travel advice (GOV.UK, updated 19 October 2026 and 25 September 2026)
- Atlantic hurricane season: U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA), checked 12 November 2026
- How we select and verify destinations: see our page Our methodology
Updated November 2026.