Where to go in November

Latin America & Caribbean

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

Buenos Aires

Jacarandas in full bloom across Palermo and Recoleta, warm evenings and a busy cultural calendar.

Mexico · 22°C (72°F) · 4 rainy days

Mexico City

Dry and clear, with marigold altars across the city in the first days of the month; book early.

Cuba · 27°C (81°F) · 7 rainy days

Havana

Dry season returns with lower humidity; a good-value month as the high season starts.

North America

United States · 23°C (73°F) · 3 rainy days

Los Angeles

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

Mild and sunny with cold nights; the Formula 1 race closes parts of the Strip and drives prices sharply higher.

United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days

New Orleans

Mild, mostly dry and comfortable, with a busy convention season and holiday lights arriving late in the month.

United States · 26°C (79°F) · 5 rainy days

Orlando

Dry, comfortable weather; Christmas decorations go up early in the month, and Thanksgiving week is very busy.

United States · 18°C (64°F) · 8 rainy days

Atlanta

Cool, clear days and autumn colour in the parks; holiday light displays open mid-month.

United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days

Austin

Mild, sunny days and cool nights; comfortable for walking and Hill Country trips.

United States · 21°C (70°F) · 6 rainy days

Charleston

Crisp, sunny and comfortable; oyster season is in full swing and the holiday lights go up.

United States · 19°C (66°F) · 7 rainy days

Dallas

Pleasant, mild days; holiday lights go up late in the month.

United States · 22°C (72°F) · 9 rainy days

Houston

Warm days and cool evenings; often the most comfortable month of the year.

United States · 22°C (72°F) · 7 rainy days

San Antonio

Warm days and cool evenings; the River Walk lights switch on for the holidays.

United States · 21°C (70°F) · 6 rainy days

Savannah

Crisp, sunny and comfortable for long walks; Thanksgiving week is busy.

Asia

South Korea · 12°C (54°F) · 8 rainy days

Seoul

Late foliage early in the month, then cold arrives; kimchi-making season fills markets with cabbages.

Thailand · 32°C (90°F) · 6 rainy days

Bangkok

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

Dry, mild and sunny, ideal for walking the city and for Ha Long Bay and Ninh Bình trips.

China · 24°C (75°F) · 5 rainy days

Hong Kong

Sunny, dry and pleasant — many residents' favourite month for walking and outdoor dining.

Japan · 18°C (64°F) · 7 rainy days

Osaka

Crisp and sunny, with autumn leaves at Minoo Park and Osaka Castle from mid to late November.

Taiwan · 25°C (77°F) · 12 rainy days

Taipei

Mild and comfortable for walking and hiking, with occasional drizzle as the winter monsoon begins.

Japan · 17°C (63°F) · 8 rainy days

Tokyo

Crisp, sunny days and autumn leaves from mid-to-late November, especially the golden ginkgo avenue at Meiji Jingu Gaien.

Japan · 17°C (63°F) · 7 rainy days

Kyoto

Autumn foliage usually peaks from mid to late November, turning Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama red; expect peak crowds and prices.

South Korea · 17°C (63°F) · 5 rainy days

Busan

Crisp, sunny autumn days with colourful leaves at Beomeosa and in the hills.

Japan · 18°C (64°F) · 8 rainy days

Fukuoka

Clear and cool, with autumn colour at Dazaifu and in the temple gardens; the Kyushu sumo tournament is held in the city.

South Korea · 16°C (61°F) · 11 rainy days

Jeju

Cool and often clear; tangerine harvest begins and many farms offer picking. A good month for hiking.

China · 17°C (63°F) · 7 rainy days

Shanghai

Crisp, often clear days and golden plane trees in the French Concession; a large trade fair can push up hotel prices.

Europe

Spain · 20°C (68°F) · 6 rainy days

Seville

Mild with some rain; pleasant for walking and the Christmas season begins at the end of the month.

Middle East

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

Abu Dhabi

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

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

Warm, sunny and comfortable — one of the best months, with outdoor events across the city.

Jordan · 20°C (68°F) · 5 rainy days

Amman

Mild and sunny with the first rains; good for touring before winter.

Israel · 19°C (66°F) · 5 rainy days

Jerusalem

Mild with the first winter rains; a good-value month with comfortable walking weather.

Israel · 24°C (75°F) · 6 rainy days

Tel Aviv

Pleasant, sunny weather with occasional showers; a good-value month for a city and beach mix.

Africa

Egypt · 25°C (77°F) · 1 rainy days

Cairo

Pleasant warmth by day and cool evenings make this one of the best months; the film festival brings premieres to the Opera House.

South Africa · 24°C (75°F) · 4 rainy days

Cape Town

Early summer before the holiday crowds: warm days, long evenings, but frequent strong southeasterly winds.

Morocco · 22°C (72°F) · 4 rainy days

Marrakech

Mild days and cooler nights; the film festival brings screenings and red carpets to the city.

Morocco · 20°C (68°F) · 8 rainy days

Fes

Mild days with the return of rain; fewer visitors and good riad deals.

Oceania

Australia · 22°C (72°F) · 8 rainy days

Melbourne

Warm days return, though cool changes still roll through; Melbourne Cup week is busy and hotels cost more.

Australia · 24°C (75°F) · 8 rainy days

Sydney

Early-summer warmth and jacaranda blossom before the school holidays; beaches are pleasant and the city lively but not yet at peak.

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

Perth

Warm, dry and settled — good beach weather before the summer heat.

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)
• Los Angeles: Día de los Muertos celebrations (around 1–2 November)
• Seoul: Seoul Lantern Festival along Cheonggyecheon (usually November)
• Seville: Seville European Film Festival (usually 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)
• Cape Town: Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts usually begin (late 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)
• Hong Kong: Christmas lights go up on Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront buildings (usually late November)
• Las Vegas: Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Strip street circuit (usually November)

Daylight in November

Day length on these trips ranges from about 10.1 hours in Seville to 14.2 hours in Melbourne (sunrise to sunset on 15 November). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.

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