Travel ideas · Best places to visit in North America in November
Best places to visit in North America in November
Where to go in North America in November: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Top picks for November: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New Orleans. Los Angeles averages 23°C (73°F); Las Vegas averages 19°C (66°F); New Orleans averages 22°C (72°F). All 13 destinations below list November among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 13
- Warmest
- Orlando (26°C (79°F))
- Driest
- Las Vegas (2 rainy days)
North America
United States · 23°C (73°F) · 3 rainy days
Los Angeles
Beaches, Hollywood history, free museums and serious taco culture. Mild and mostly sunny with the first rains possible; good value outside Thanksgiving week.
United States · 19°C (66°F) · 2 rainy days
Las Vegas
Themed resorts, big shows and the desert parks beyond the Strip. Mild and sunny with cold nights; the Formula 1 race closes parts of the Strip and drives prices sharply higher.
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United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days
New Orleans
Live jazz every night, Creole cooking, Mardi Gras and the French Quarter. Mild, mostly dry and comfortable, with a busy convention season and holiday lights arriving late in the month.
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United States · 26°C (79°F) · 5 rainy days
Orlando
Theme parks, spring-fed rivers and rocket launches an hour away. Dry, comfortable weather; Christmas decorations go up early in the month, and Thanksgiving week is very busy.
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United States · 18°C (64°F) · 8 rainy days
Atlanta
Civil rights history, the BeltLine, Southern cooking and leafy in-town neighbourhoods. Cool, clear days and autumn colour in the parks; holiday light displays open mid-month.
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United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days
Austin
Live music, brisket, spring-fed swimming and the Texas Hill Country. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; comfortable for walking and Hill Country trips.
United States · 21°C (70°F) · 6 rainy days
Charleston
Pastel row houses, Lowcountry cooking and harbour forts on a walkable peninsula. Crisp, sunny and comfortable; oyster season is in full swing and the holiday lights go up.
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United States · 19°C (66°F) · 7 rainy days
Dallas
JFK history, a free downtown arts district, brisket and the State Fair. Pleasant, mild days; holiday lights go up late in the month.
United States · 22°C (72°F) · 9 rainy days
Houston
NASA's Mission Control, a world-class Museum District and the most varied food in Texas. Warm days and cool evenings; often the most comfortable month of the year.
United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days
San Antonio
The Alamo, Spanish missions, the River Walk and Tex-Mex at its source. Warm days and cool evenings; the River Walk lights switch on for the holidays.
United States · 21°C (70°F) · 6 rainy days
Savannah
Live-oak squares, Spanish moss and a walkable riverfront in Georgia's oldest city. Crisp, sunny and comfortable for long walks; Thanksgiving week is busy.
United States · 24°C (75°F) · 2 rainy days
Phoenix
Desert mountain hikes, saguaro gardens, resort pools and Sonoran food. Warm, sunny and comfortable; the resort season begins in earnest.
United States · 18°C (64°F) · 3 rainy days
Sedona
Red-rock buttes, canyon trails, creekside swims and dark desert skies. Crisp, clear days; early November still has autumn colour in the canyon.
Beach, city or budget: November picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| City breaks | Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio |
What's on in November
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Los Angeles: Día de los Muertos celebrations (around 1–2 November)
- Las Vegas: Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Strip street circuit (usually November)
- New Orleans: Oak Street Po-Boy Festival (usually November)
- Orlando: Disney Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom (selected nights, usually November to December)
- Atlanta: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (usually from mid-November)
- Charleston: Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park (usually mid-November to early January)
- Dallas: Holiday at the Arboretum (usually from late November)
- Houston: Thanksgiving Day Parade downtown (Thanksgiving morning)
- San Antonio: Holiday River Parade and lighting ceremony (usually the Friday after Thanksgiving)
- Savannah: Savannah Film Festival concludes (usually early November)
- Phoenix: ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo (usually from late November)
Daylight in November
Day length on these trips ranges from about 10.2 hours in Las Vegas to 10.7 hours in Orlando (sunrise to sunset on 15 November). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
November weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 3 | 3/5 |
| Las Vegas | 19°C (66°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 2 | 4/5 |
| New Orleans | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 | 4/5 |
| Orlando | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 4/5 |
| Atlanta | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 8 | 3/5 |
| Austin | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 3/5 |
| Charleston | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 6 | 3/5 |
| Dallas | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 7 | 3/5 |
| Houston | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 | 3/5 |
| San Antonio | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 3/5 |
| Savannah | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 6 | 3/5 |
| Phoenix | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 2 | 4/5 |
| Sedona | 18°C (64°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 3 | 4/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in November?
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta and Austin are all at or near their best in November.