Where to go in November
November sits between seasons. Summer heat has faded in the Middle East and North Africa, but northern Europe is sliding into cold, wet winter. Dry, warm air dominates from Morocco to the Gulf: Yemen hits 24.9°C with under 1 rain day, and Egypt, Cape Verde and Kuwait all stay warm and nearly rainless. Nepal is also at its best now, with clear skies at 21.5°C and just 1.2 rain days, ideal for mountain views. Mexico and Hong Kong round out the list with pleasant, mostly dry conditions. Northern Europe is the toughest region this month. The Faroe Islands manage only 6.9°C with rain on 19 days, while Finland, Norway, Latvia and the UK all sit below 7°C with frequent rain, a good time for cosy indoor travel rather than beach days.
Top picks
Best places to go in November
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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25°C
1.Yemen
9.9/10Asia
Scores 9.9, nearly dry with just 0.7 rain days and a pleasant 25°C high.
- High / low
- 25°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.9 hrs
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26°C
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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26°C
3.Egypt
9.8/10Africa
Top score of 9.8, with highs around 26°C, low rain near 1mm and 9.7 hours of sun daily.
- High / low
- 26°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 9.7 hrs
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22°C
4.Nepal
9.8/10Asia
Top score of 9.8, with only 1.2 rain days, 4mm of rain and a high of 21.5°C for clear trekking weather.
- High / low
- 22°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 9.7 hrs
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18°C
5.Morocco
9.6/10Africa
Top score of 9.6, with mild highs of 18.1°C and low rain of just 1.9 days.
- High / low
- 18°C / 6°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
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23°C
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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20°C
7.Jordan
9.3/10Asia
Also scores 9.3, days warm up to 20°C and nights cool to 11°C, with 3.5 rain days.
- High / low
- 20°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 4
- Sun daily
- 9.4 hrs
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23°C
8.Cyprus
8.7/10Europe
Score of 8.7, with mild 22.5°C days and 5.3 rain days, good for cooler sightseeing.
- High / low
- 23°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 8.9 hrs
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27°C
9.Bahamas
8.5/10Americas
Score of 8.5, warm 27°C days, rain days drop to 11.3 and sea temp is 26.7°C.
- High / low
- 27°C / 24°C
- Rain days
- 11
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
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18°C
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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15°C
11.Spain
8.2/10Europe
Scores 8.2, cooler at 14.5°C highs but still mild, with 7.8 rain days and fewer crowds expected.
- High / low
- 15°C / 6°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 7.3 hrs
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26°C
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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21°C
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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24°C
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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19°C
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?
Yemen, Cape Verde and Egypt top the list. Yemen reaches 24.9°C with just 0.7 rain days, Cape Verde hits 26.1°C with under 1 rain day, and Egypt sits at 26°C with similar dry conditions. Bahrain is even warmer at 28.1°C, though it gets slightly more rain at 1.8 days.
Is Nepal good in November?
Yes, Nepal scores 9.8 out of 10 for November. Daytime highs average 21.5°C and rain is rare, just 1.2 days for the month. These dry, mild conditions make it one of the strongest options on the list this month.
Where has the toughest weather in November?
The Faroe Islands and Finland are the hardest going. The Faroe Islands average only 6.9°C with rain on 19 days, and sea temperature drops to 8.9°C. Finland is colder still at 4.4°C with 14.5 rain days and a 6°C sea, so this is about cold, wet, short days rather than sunshine.
Is Morocco good in November?
Yes, Morocco scores 9.6 out of 10. Highs average 18.1°C, cooler than Mediterranean neighbours, with 1.9 rain days. It is milder than northern Europe but not as hot as Egypt or Yemen, suiting travellers who want comfortable daytime walking temperatures.
Is the UK rainy in November?
Yes, the United Kingdom sees rain on 15.4 days in November, with highs averaging only 7°C. That combination of frequent rain and low temperatures gives it a score of just 1 out of 10 for the month, among the lowest on the list.