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Where should I travel in November?

November is dark in Denmark, but a good month for sun without peak-season prices. At the end of the month the first Christmas markets open.

5 ideas for travelling in November

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    Lanzarote, Spain

    Volcanic landscapes, mild weather and calmer than the Christmas holidays. Good for cycling and a week of light.

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    Cape Verde

    Sunny and warm once the rainy season is over. Sal and Boa Vista are known for long beaches and wind for kitesurfing.

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    Luxor, Egypt

    The winter half of the year is the comfortable time for the temples and the Valley of the Kings. Combine with the Red Sea.

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    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The heat eases and it becomes comfortable outdoors. Museums, mosques and beach in one trip.

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    Vienna, Austria

    The city's Christmas markets usually open in mid-November. Coffee houses, concerts and mulled wine before the December rush.

Where is it warm in November?

In November it's warm in Cape Verde, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, while Lanzarote has mild winter weather. Vienna is cold – but full of Christmas spirit.

16 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in November.

  • 30°+
  • 25–29°
  • 20–24°
  • Below 20°
DestinationDayNightSea
The Gambia32°25°30°
Dubai31°22°28°
Muscat30°22°29°
Bali30°24°30°
Phu Quoc30°24°30°
Sal29°23°27°
Phuket29°24°30°
Galle29°24°30°
Cancún28°23°29°
Punta Cana28°24°29°
Miami27°21°26°
Gran Canaria26°19°23°
Hurghada26°20°26°
Tenerife25°19°24°
Lanzarote25°18°22°
See the full heat guide →

Holidays in November: good to know

Weeks without school holidays often mean good prices on sun trips. Christmas markets open on different dates, so check before you book.

These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.