Warm places to visit in November

Latin America & Caribbean

Argentina · 25°C (77°F) · 9 rainy days

Buenos Aires

Tango, steakhouses, late nights and grand avenues on the Río de la Plata. Jacarandas in full bloom across Palermo and Recoleta, warm evenings and a busy cultural calendar.

Mexico · 30°C (86°F) · 9 rainy days

Cancún

Turquoise Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes and island day trips. The rains ease and humidity drops; a good-value month before the winter high season.

Brazil · 27°C (81°F) · 10 rainy days

Rio de Janeiro

Granite peaks, city beaches and samba between rainforest and the Atlantic. Hot days return and beach life picks up; humidity and storms increase towards the end of the month.

Cuba · 27°C (81°F) · 7 rainy days

Havana

Colonial plazas, the Malecón seawall and live son music on every corner. Dry season returns with lower humidity; a good-value month as the high season starts.

Jamaica · 31°C (88°F) · 9 rainy days

Montego Bay

Jerk smoke, reggae and reef-protected beaches on Jamaica's north coast. Rain gradually eases; a good-value month before the high season.

Bahamas · 27°C (81°F) · 8 rainy days

Nassau

Pastel colonial streets, Junkanoo and turquoise water on New Providence. Pleasant and less humid as the season turns; good value before December.

North America

United States · 29°C (84°F) · 9 rainy days

Honolulu

Waikīkī surf, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and year-round warm sea. Showers increase and big-wave season begins on the North Shore; busy around Thanksgiving.

United States · 27°C (81°F) · 8 rainy days

Miami

Art Deco beaches, Cuban coffee windows and street art in winter sun. Pleasant, drier weather returns and high season begins around Thanksgiving.

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.

United States · 27°C (81°F) · 6 rainy days

Key West

Sunset at Mallory Square, Hemingway's house and reef trips at the end of US-1. Drier and less humid; hurricane season winds down and the high season begins.

United States · 29°C (84°F) · 8 rainy days

Maui

Haleakalā sunrise, the Road to Hāna and winter humpback whales. Rainy season begins, mostly on windward coasts; the first whales arrive late in the month and Thanksgiving week is busy.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates · 31°C (88°F) · 1 rainy days

Abu Dhabi

A white-marble mosque, island museums and Yas Island's theme parks. One of the best months: warm, dry and sunny, with the sea still warm. Prices jump around Grand Prix weekend.

Qatar · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days

Doha

Landmark museums, a restored souq and a waterfront skyline on the Gulf. Warm, dry and sunny with a warm sea; one of the best months, with the cultural season under way.

United Arab Emirates · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days

Dubai

Record-breaking towers, winter beaches, desert dunes and creekside souks. Warm, sunny and comfortable — one of the best months, with outdoor events across the city.

Oman · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days

Muscat

A low-rise capital of forts, souqs and beaches between mountains and sea. Warm and pleasant; one of the best months for combining the city with wadis and desert.

Asia

Thailand · 32°C (90°F) · 6 rainy days

Bangkok

Gilded temples, river boats, street food and rooftop bars. The cool, dry season begins, and Loy Krathong fills the river and park lakes with candlelit floats.

Vietnam · 25°C (77°F) · 6 rainy days

Hanoi

Guild streets, lakeside temples and street food on plastic stools. Dry, mild and sunny, ideal for walking the city and for Ha Long Bay and Ninh Bình trips.

Japan · 25°C (77°F) · 8 rainy days

Okinawa

Subtropical beaches, Ryukyu castles, coral reefs and island cooking. Pleasant, dry and warm, with low prices; the sea is cooling but snorkelling is still comfortable for many.

India · 28°C (82°F) · 1 rainy days

Delhi

Mughal tombs, Old Delhi bazaars, street food and the gateway to the Taj Mahal. Pleasant daytime temperatures but often the worst air quality of the year, especially after Diwali; check the AQI daily.

India · 33°C (91°F) · 2 rainy days

Goa

Portuguese-era churches, 100 km of beaches, fish curry rice and beach shacks. The season begins: dry and sunny with calm seas, and prices rise towards December.

Laos · 29°C (84°F) · 4 rainy days

Luang Prabang

Gilded monasteries, dawn alms rounds and the Mekong in Laos's old royal capital. Clear skies, green hills and comfortable temperatures; one of the best months to visit.

India · 34°C (93°F) · 1 rainy days

Mumbai

Victorian Gothic and Art Deco, Bollywood, sea-facing promenades and vada pav. Dry and warm with falling humidity; the start of the best season for visitors.

Cambodia · 31°C (88°F) · 8 rainy days

Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, riverside promenades and Cambodia's modern history. The dry season returns; the Water Festival can bring huge crowds to the riverside.

Cambodia · 31°C (88°F) · 6 rainy days

Siem Reap

Gateway town to Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the temples of the Khmer Empire. The dry season returns while the countryside is still green; many visitors consider it the best month of all.

India · 29°C (84°F) · 0 rainy days

Agra

The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal tombs along the Yamuna. Pleasant days and cool nights; busy with Golden Triangle tours. Air pollution can be heavy in some weeks.

Thailand · 29°C (84°F) · 4 rainy days

Chiang Mai

Lanna temples, night markets and mountain day trips in northern Thailand. Cool, dry and clear; Yi Peng and Loy Krathong fill the river with krathongs and the sky with lanterns.

India · 28°C (82°F) · 0 rainy days

Jaipur

Pink City bazaars, hilltop forts and Rajput palaces in Rajasthan's capital. Clear, comfortable days and the start of peak season; the Pushkar Camel Fair is a popular side trip.

Africa

Egypt · 25°C (77°F) · 1 rainy days

Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval minarets and life on the Nile. Pleasant warmth by day and cool evenings make this one of the best months; the film festival brings premieres to the Opera House.

Mauritius · 29°C (84°F) · 6 rainy days

Mauritius

Reef-sheltered lagoons, volcanic peaks, dholl puri and Creole, Indian and French culture. Hot and still mostly dry before the summer rains; flamboyant trees flower red across the island.

Oceania

Australia · 28°C (82°F) · 8 rainy days

Brisbane

Subtropical river city of CityCat ferries, free galleries and koalas. Hot days, humidity building and the first summer storms.

Australia · 31°C (88°F) · 7 rainy days

Cairns

Tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest. Hot and increasingly humid; stinger season starts. Coral spawning may occur after a full moon.

Fiji · 31°C (88°F) · 9 rainy days

Fiji

Coral islands, village kava ceremonies and some of the South Pacific's best reefs. Hot and increasingly humid; cyclone season officially begins, but early storms are uncommon.

Australia · 27°C (81°F) · 4 rainy days

Perth

Sunny Indian Ocean city of sunset beaches, Kings Park and Rottnest's quokkas. Warm, dry and settled — good beach weather before the summer heat.

Australia · 26°C (79°F) · 9 rainy days

Gold Coast

Surf beaches, theme parks and rainforest hinterland on Queensland's southern coast. Hot days return; Schoolies fills Surfers Paradise for about a week in late November.

Beach, city or budget: November picks by trip type

What's on in November

Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.

• Buenos Aires: Marcha del Orgullo — Pride march (usually early November)
• Cancún: Día de Muertos and Hanal Pixán, the Yucatecan Day of the Dead (1–2 November)
• Honolulu: Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore (usually November to December)
• Rio de Janeiro: Black Consciousness Day — public holiday (20 November)
• Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Art — gallery fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat (usually November)
• Bangkok: Loy Krathong — floating candle offerings on the river and lakes (full moon, usually November)
• Cairo: Cairo International Film Festival (usually November)
• Doha: Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (in recent years late November or early December)
• Dubai: Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road (usually November)
• Miami: Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College (usually mid-November)
• Orlando: Disney Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom (selected nights, usually November to December)
• Cairns: Mass coral spawning on the reef (usually a few nights after a full moon in November or December)

Daylight in November

Day length on these trips ranges from about 10.6 hours in Cairo to 14 hours in Buenos Aires (sunrise to sunset on 15 November). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.

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