Vacay AlchemistThe best places to travel in November include warm beach destinations like the Mexican Caribbean and Hawaii, value city breaks in Southern Europe, desert and safari destinations in their cooler or greener seasons and Europe's early Christmas markets. November is a shoulder month for many places, with lower prices except around Thanksgiving week.
Where can you find warm weather?
- Riviera Maya and Cancún, Mexico: the rainy season ends and humidity drops, with pleasant beach weather.
- Hawaii: milder weather than summer, with good value before the winter high season.
- Caribbean: hurricane season ends November 30, and prices often rise in mid-December, so late November can be a good value.
- Costa Rica: the rainy season is ending, with lush landscapes and lower prices.
- Thailand: the cool, dry season begins, and the Andaman coast (Phuket and Krabi) is usually a good bet.
Where can you find cool but pleasant weather?
- Dubai, Egypt and Jordan: comfortable temperatures for sightseeing.
- Morocco: mild days, ideal for Marrakech and the Atlas foothills.
- Southwest U.S. national parks such as Zion and Arches: cooler temperatures, fewer crowds.
- Lisbon, Seville and the Canary Islands: mild weather and lower prices than summer.
Where can you find early holiday magic?
Many European Christmas markets open in the last week of November, including in Germany, Austria and France. Cities like Vienna, Nuremberg, Strasbourg and Prague are popular. Book lodging early for weekends, and expect cold weather.
What about the southern hemisphere?
November is spring in Australia and New Zealand, with mild weather and longer days. Safari destinations in East Africa have shorter rains in November, with green landscapes and fewer visitors.
How do you find deals?
Avoid Thanksgiving week and the weekend after if you want to save, since airfare and hotels spike. Travel midweek, book flights early and compare shoulder-season packages. Consider destinations where November is off-peak.
What should you check before you go?
Hurricane season ends November 30, so buy travel insurance for tropical destinations. Check daylight hours, as days get shorter in the north. Confirm opening dates for seasonal attractions and Christmas markets.
Frequently asked
What is the cheapest place to travel in November?
Many Caribbean and Mexican beach destinations are cheaper before mid-December.
Where is it warm in November?
Mexico's Caribbean coast, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Thailand's Andaman coast and the Middle East.
Is November a good time to visit Europe?
Yes for city breaks and early Christmas markets, with cooler weather and fewer crowds.
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