Best places in November

Destinations ranked by overall draw and how well November fits each.

Best picks for November

Oceania

Australia

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
East Asia

Japan

Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Peak $$$–$$$$ Mild
North America

Mexico

Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$$ Warm
Southeast Asia

Thailand

The complete package for warm-climate travel.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$$ Warm
Oceania

New Zealand

Fjords, volcanoes, glaciers, beaches — in one country.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Mild
East Asia

South Korea

Seoul alone justifies the flight — food, nightlife, and mountains inside the city.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Peak $$–$$$ Mild
Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: superlatives, desert, and a stopover worth a few days of its own.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
South America

Argentina

Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$$ Mild
East Asia

Hong Kong

One of the great dense cities — skyline, dim sum, and hiking trails minutes from the towers.

Peak months: Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Mild
South Asia

India

Overwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$ Warm
South Asia

Maldives

One island, one resort, almost nothing to do. That is the point.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
North Africa

Morocco

Medinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Peak $–$$$ Warm

Trending in November

Underrated spots having a moment this November.

Skip in November

Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.

Frequently asked

Where's best to go on holiday in November?

Australia leads our November list — Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one. For a holiday you also want Mexico or Thailand; the full ranking above is sorted by how well November fits each place.

Where's the best place to travel in November?

Australia. Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one. November is peak season there.

Where should I avoid in November?

Places like The Alps, Bali, Indonesia, Croatia are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.

What's a good budget destination in November?

Mexico, Thailand, South Korea all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in November.

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