Where to go in November
November splits the world in two. In the south, spring is turning into summer. Chile tops our list, with highs near 24°C and almost no rain (0.4 rain days). In the north, the summer heat has left the dry lands. Egypt reaches 26°C, Nepal sits around 21.5°C with just 1.2 rain days, and Bahrain, Qatar and India stay warm and mostly dry. Spain and Cyprus are cooler but still mild, at 14.5°C and 19.5°C. Skip northern Europe this month. Finland peaks at 4.4°C with 14.5 rain days, and Denmark, Germany and Norway are cold and wet.
Top picks
Best places to go in November
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Chile
9.9/10Americas
Scores 9.9, with milder highs of 23.8°C, 12.7 sun hours a day and only 2 mm of rain.
- High / low
- 24°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 12.7 hrs
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2.Egypt
9.8/10Africa
Top score of 9.8. Cairo highs of 26°C, lows of 15.4°C, 9.7 sun hours and under 1 rain day.
- High / low
- 26°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 9.7 hrs
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3.Nepal
9.8/10Asia
Top score of 9.8. Only 4 mm of rain over 1.2 days, highs of 21.5°C and 9.7 sun hours.
- High / low
- 22°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 9.7 hrs
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4.Israel
9.0/10Asia
Scores 9, with mild 20°C highs and 12°C lows. Rain rises to 4.8 days, but sun still averages 9.5 hours.
- High / low
- 20°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
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5.Hong Kong
8.8/10Asia
Scores 8.8. Warm highs of 24°C, 8.2 sun hours a day and just 5.9 rain days.
- High / low
- 24°C / 19°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 8.2 hrs
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6.Cyprus
8.7/10Europe
Scores 8.7. Pleasant highs of 19.5°C, lows of 10.8°C and about 6.6 rain days.
- High / low
- 20°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 7
- Sun daily
- 9.1 hrs
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7.Australia
8.2/10Oceania
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 7 days, sea 19°C.
- High / low
- 23°C / 14°C
- Rain days
- 7
- Sun daily
- 11.7 hrs
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8.Gibraltar
8.2/10Europe
Highs around 18°C, rain on about 9 days.
- High / low
- 18°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 8.4 hrs
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9.Spain
8.2/10Europe
Scores 8.2. Cooler in Madrid, with highs of 14.5°C, lows of 5.8°C and 7.3 hours of sun.
- High / low
- 15°C / 6°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 7.3 hrs
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10.Mauritania
7.9/10Africa
Scores 7.9 as the heat eases to 30.2°C highs, with 1 mm of rain and 10.1 sun hours.
- High / low
- 30°C / 17°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 10.1 hrs
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11.Ethiopia
7.5/10Africa
Scores 7.5. The sunniest month at 11.2 hours a day, though rain is still 75 mm over 12.7 days.
- High / low
- 19°C / 8°C
- Rain days
- 13
- Sun daily
- 11.2 hrs
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12.Bermuda
7.2/10Americas
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 14 days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 21°C
- Rain days
- 14
- Sun daily
- 8.0 hrs
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13.Fiji
7.0/10Oceania
Highs around 30°C, rain on about 17 days, sea 29°C.
- High / low
- 30°C / 23°C
- Rain days
- 17
- Sun daily
- 10.9 hrs
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14.Honduras
7.0/10Americas
Highs around 25°C, rain on about 19 days.
- High / low
- 25°C / 17°C
- Rain days
- 19
- Sun daily
- 9.7 hrs
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15.Papua New Guinea
7.0/10Oceania
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 29 days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 29
- Sun daily
- 8.8 hrs
November
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
November
Short-haul from Europe
Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.
Honest advice
Toughest weather in November
Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.
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Finland 0.7/10
Wet month: rain on about 15 days.
For better weather, try Cyprus · 8.7/10 · highs 20°C
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Denmark 1.0/10
Wet month: rain on about 14 days.
For better weather, try Spain · 8.2/10 · highs 15°C
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Norway 1.2/10
Wet month: rain on about 12 days.
For better weather, try Spain · 8.2/10 · highs 15°C
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Germany 1.2/10
Wet month: rain on about 13 days.
For better weather, try Gibraltar · 8.2/10 · highs 18°C
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Greenland 1.8/10
Cold: highs around -29 °C.
For better weather, try Bermuda · 7.2/10 · highs 23°C
Side by side
November weather comparison: top 10 destinations
Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.
| Destination | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Sun hrs/day | Sea temp | November score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 24°C | 13°C | 2 mm | 12.7 hrs | – | 9.9 |
| Egypt | 26°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 9.7 hrs | – | 9.8 |
| Nepal | 22°C | 11°C | 4 mm | 9.7 hrs | Inland | 9.8 |
| Israel | 20°C | 12°C | 24 mm | 9.5 hrs | – | 9.0 |
| Hong Kong | 24°C | 19°C | 88 mm | 8.2 hrs | Inland | 8.8 |
| Cyprus | 20°C | 11°C | 30 mm | 9.1 hrs | – | 8.7 |
| Australia | 23°C | 14°C | 44 mm | 11.7 hrs | 19°C | 8.2 |
| Gibraltar | 18°C | 13°C | 97 mm | 8.4 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
| Spain | 15°C | 6°C | 49 mm | 7.3 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
| Mauritania | 30°C | 17°C | 1 mm | 10.1 hrs | – | 7.9 |
FAQ
Travelling in November
Where is warm in November?
The warmest places in our November top list are in Africa and the Middle East. Mauritania has an average high of 30.2°C, Qatar 29.8°C, India 29.5°C, Bahrain 28.1°C and Egypt 26°C. All 5 are also dry, with between 0.2 and 2.2 rain days in the month.
Is Chile good in November?
Yes. Chile has the highest November score in our data, at 9.9. The average high is 23.8°C, which is warm but not hot. It also has only 0.4 rain days, so you can plan outdoor days with little risk of rain.
Is Nepal good in November?
Yes. Nepal scores 9.8 in November, one of the highest in our data. The average high is 21.5°C and there are only 1.2 rain days. That means mild, dry weather for most of the month.
Where should I avoid in November?
Avoid Northern Europe and Greenland. Finland has the lowest score, 0.7, with a high of 4.4°C and 14.5 rain days. Denmark (score 1), Germany and Norway (both 1.2) are also cold and wet, with 12 to 14 rain days. Greenland has an average high of -28.7°C.
Is Europe good in November?
Only the south. Cyprus is the best European choice, with a high of 19.5°C and 6.6 rain days. Gibraltar reaches 18.2°C but has 9.2 rain days. Spain scores 8.2 but is cooler, at 14.5°C. Further north, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Norway are on our avoid list.