Where to go in November
November sits between seasons. Summer heat has faded across the Middle East and North Africa, but northern Europe has tipped into cold, wet darkness. Desert and dry countries shine now: Yemen hits 24.9°C with under 1 rain day, Egypt reaches 26°C, and Cape Verde offers 26.1°C with almost no rain. Nepal (21.5°C) and Morocco (18.1°C) bring clear, dry mountain and coastal air. Jordan, Israel and Gulf states like Kuwait and Bahrain also stay warm and largely dry. Northern Europe is the other extreme: the Faroe Islands average 6.9°C with 19 rain days, Finland drops to 4.4°C with a 6°C sea, and the UK sees 15.4 rain days. Pack layers for the north, sunscreen for the south.
Top picks
Best places to go in November
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Yemen
9.9/10Asia
Scores 9.9. Warm 25°C days, 13°C nights, under 1 rain day and about 11 hours of sunshine.
- High / low
- 25°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.9 hrs
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2.Cape Verde
9.8/10Africa
Highs around 26°C, rain on about 1 days.
- High / low
- 26°C / 25°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.0 hrs
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3.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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4.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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5.Morocco
9.6/10Africa
Top score of 9.6. Mild 18°C highs, 6°C nights and only 1.9 rain days.
- High / low
- 18°C / 6°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
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6.Mexico
9.4/10Americas
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 3 days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 9°C
- Rain days
- 3
- Sun daily
- 10.1 hrs
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7.Jordan
9.3/10Asia
Also scores 9.3, with mild highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, plus 3.5 rain days.
- High / low
- 20°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 4
- Sun daily
- 9.4 hrs
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8.Cyprus
8.7/10Europe
Scores 8.7, with mild highs of 22.5°C, 5.3 rain days and 8.9 hours of daily sun.
- High / low
- 23°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 8.9 hrs
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9.Bahamas
8.5/10Americas
Scores 8.5. Rain falls to 55 mm from 130 mm in October, and the sea is still 26.7°C.
- High / low
- 27°C / 24°C
- Rain days
- 11
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
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10.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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11.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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12.Tonga
7.9/10Oceania
Highs around 26°C, rain on about 11 days.
- High / low
- 26°C / 25°C
- Rain days
- 11
- Sun daily
- 11.3 hrs
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13.Peru
7.8/10Americas
Highs around 21°C, rain on about 0 days, sea 18°C.
- High / low
- 21°C / 16°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 11.1 hrs
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14.Australia
7.3/10Oceania
Highs around 24°C, rain on about 12 days, sea 20°C.
- High / low
- 24°C / 16°C
- Rain days
- 12
- Sun daily
- 11.0 hrs
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15.New Zealand
7.0/10Oceania
Highs around 19°C, rain on about 15 days.
- High / low
- 19°C / 14°C
- Rain days
- 15
- Sun daily
- 11.2 hrs
November
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
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Yemen 9.9/10Highs 25°C · 1 rain days
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Cape Verde 9.8/10Highs 26°C · 1 rain days
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Egypt 9.8/10Highs 26°C · 1 rain days
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Kuwait 9.0/10Highs 24°C · 5 rain days
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Saudi Arabia 8.9/10Highs 27°C · 4 rain days
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Hong Kong 8.8/10Highs 24°C · 6 rain days
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Bahrain 8.6/10Highs 28°C · 2 rain days
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Mauritania 7.9/10Highs 30°C · 0 rain days
November
Short-haul from Europe
Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.
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Egypt 9.8/10Highs 26°C · 1 rain days
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Morocco 9.6/10Highs 18°C · 2 rain days
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Jordan 9.3/10Highs 20°C · 4 rain days
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Israel 9.0/10Highs 20°C · 5 rain days
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Algeria 8.7/10Highs 20°C · 11 rain days
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Cyprus 8.7/10Highs 23°C · 5 rain days
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Gibraltar 8.2/10Highs 18°C · 9 rain days
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Spain 8.2/10Highs 15°C · 8 rain days
Honest advice
Toughest weather in November
Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.
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Faroe Islands 0.6/10
Wet month: rain on about 19 days.
For better weather, try Spain · 8.2/10 · highs 15°C
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Norway 0.7/10
Wet month: rain on about 12 days.
For better weather, try Spain · 8.2/10 · highs 15°C
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Finland 0.7/10
Wet month: rain on about 15 days.
For better weather, try Cyprus · 8.7/10 · highs 23°C
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Latvia 0.9/10
Wet month: rain on about 13 days.
For better weather, try Cyprus · 8.7/10 · highs 23°C
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Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1.1/10
Cold: highs around -2 °C.
For better weather, try Gibraltar · 8.2/10 · highs 18°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yemen | 25°C | 13°C | 11 mm | 10.9 hrs | – | 9.9 |
| Cape Verde | 26°C | 25°C | 3 mm | 10.0 hrs | – | 9.8 |
| 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 |
| Morocco | 18°C | 6°C | 11 mm | 9.5 hrs | – | 9.6 |
| Mexico | 23°C | 9°C | 23 mm | 10.1 hrs | – | 9.4 |
| Jordan | 20°C | 11°C | 15 mm | 9.4 hrs | – | 9.3 |
| Cyprus | 23°C | 13°C | 27 mm | 8.9 hrs | – | 8.7 |
| Bahamas | 27°C | 24°C | 55 mm | 9.5 hrs | 27°C | 8.5 |
| Gibraltar | 18°C | 13°C | 97 mm | 8.4 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
FAQ
Travelling in November
Where is warm in November?
Bahrain is the warmest pick, with highs of 28.1°C and just 1.8 rain days. Saudi Arabia (26.6°C) and Cape Verde (26.1°C) are close behind, both with dry skies. If you want heat without much rain, these three top the list this month.
Is Yemen good in November?
Yes, Yemen tops the November list with a score of 9.9. Highs average 24.9°C and rain is almost non-existent, just 0.7 days expected, making it one of the driest, most reliable warm-weather options this month.
Where has the toughest weather in November?
The Faroe Islands are the hardest going, scoring just 0.6. Highs sit at 6.9°C, rain falls on 19 days, and the sea is a cold 8.9°C. Finland and Norway are also tough, with highs near 4-5°C and frequent rain, typical of early Nordic winter.
Is Mexico good in November?
Yes, Mexico scores 9.4 for November. Highs reach 22.7°C with only 3.1 rain days on average, giving warm, mostly dry conditions that suit most travel plans.
Is Cyprus warm enough in November?
Cyprus stays pleasant in November, with highs of 22.5°C. Rain does pick up compared to summer, with about 5.3 rain days, so pack a light layer for occasional showers between sunny spells.