ExploBest time to visit · November
Where to go in November
38 countries are in their best months in November. Pick one, then check the visa rules for your passport.
Top picks for November
- IcelandMidnight-sun road trips or winter northern lightsJun–Aug, Nov–Mar
- MaltaWarm sea, comfortable sightseeingApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- CyprusSunny and warm, but not scorchingMar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- TürkiyeComfortable weather for ruins and bazaarsApr–May, Sep–Nov
- JapanCherry blossom or autumn leavesMar–May, Oct–Nov
- ThailandCool, dry seasonNov–Mar
- South KoreaSpring blossom or crisp autumnApr–May, Sep–Nov
- IndiaCool, dry seasonOct–Mar
- NepalClear Himalayan views for trekkingMar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- CambodiaDry season at AngkorNov–Mar
- LaosDry, cool and greenNov–Mar
- MyanmarCool, dry seasonNov–Feb
What changes in November
Coming into season
Compared with October and December.
Africa in November 10
- Cape VerdeSunny, breezy and dry
- EgyptCooler months for temples and desert
- EthiopiaDry season for the highlands
- GhanaDry season
- MadagascarDry season for lemurs and baobabs
- MauritiusWarm, dry and outside cyclone season
- MoroccoWarm days, not scorching
- SenegalDry season
- SeychellesCalm seas between the trade winds
- South AfricaSummer in Cape Town and the Winelands
Asia in November 16
- BhutanClear skies and festival season
- CambodiaDry season at Angkor
- IndiaCool, dry season
- IsraelWarm but not scorching
- JapanCherry blossom or autumn leaves
- JordanIdeal for Petra and Wadi Rum
- LaosDry, cool and green
- MyanmarCool, dry season
- NepalClear Himalayan views for trekking
- OmanWarm days, cool desert nights
- QatarPleasant winter warmth
- South KoreaSpring blossom or crisp autumn
- TaiwanMild and dry, outside typhoon season
- ThailandCool, dry season
- TürkiyeComfortable weather for ruins and bazaars
- United Arab EmiratesPleasant winter warmth
Europe in November 3
North America in November 3
Oceania in November 3
- AustraliaMild spring and autumn
- New ZealandSummer and early autumn
- PalauDry season for diving
South America in November 3
Can you go?
A great month does not help if you need a visa you cannot get in time. Where can I go? filters these places by your passport and the entry rule, and the visa checker answers it for one trip.
Questions
Where is the best place to travel in November?
Iceland (midnight-sun road trips or winter northern lights), Malta (warm sea, comfortable sightseeing), Cyprus (sunny and warm, but not scorching) and Türkiye (comfortable weather for ruins and bazaars). These are the most visited of the 38 countries in our data that are in season in November.
How many countries are good to visit in November?
38 of the 104 countries with season data are in their best months in November. Asia has the most, with 16.
Which places come into season in November?
16 countries come into season in November: Iceland, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and South Africa and more.
Which places end their best months after November?
13 countrys have their last good month in November: Malta, Cyprus, Türkiye, Japan, South Korea, Nepal, Jordan and Israel and more.
Is this a forecast?
No. The months are general guidance on weather, crowds and wildlife, hand-picked per country. Each country guide shows what the weather actually did last year and a live forecast for the capital.
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