Where to go in November for sun

Kirsten Henton

Sandwiched between the October half-term and Christmas festivities, November can be a great time to get away for some winter sun before the crowds. The tricky part is deciding where to go based on your budget and interests.

The magnificent Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai © Sam Valadi - Flickr CC BY 2.0

Whether you're into city breaks and culture, hankering for a beach holiday or eager to get outdoors, we've got something for everyone in our pick of the top 10 destinations for winter sun in November.

Destination	Temperature		Daily sunshine	Flight time
Destination	Max	Min	Daily sunshine	Flight time
1. Dubai, UAE	31°C	18°C	9 hours	7 hours
2. Cuba	28°C	18°C	7 hours	10 hours
3. Cape Verde	28°C	22°C	7 hours	6 hours
4. Gambia	33°C	19°C	9 hours	6.5 hours
5. Oman	30°C	20°C	10 hours	7.5 hours
6. Luxor, Egypt	28°C	11°C	10 hours	5.5 hours
7. Lanzarote, Canaries	23°C	16°C	7 hours	4 hours
8. Cairns, Queensland	30°C	22°C	8 hours	20.5 hours
9. Cyprus	21°C	12°C	7 hours	4.5 hours
10. Dominican Republic	30°C	22°C	8 hours	9.5 hours

Below you'll find our choice destinations for a seasonal holiday, designed to help you find your dreamy November getaway based on the things that matter most to you.

Top 10 winter sun holiday destinations in November infographic © Weather2Travel.com

Top 10 sunny destinations in November

Dubai, UAE
Cuba
Cape Verde
Gambia
Oman
Luxor, Egypt
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Cyprus
Dominican Republic

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Sunny holiday destinations by month

Check out our top 10 sunny holiday destinations for each month of the year, whether you're after summer breaks or winter sun escapes. We'll tell you where to get the best weather, expected flight time and what each destination is best known for.

Looking for more? Don't miss our complete guide to the weather in November and see our pick of the best places to go for a holiday, be it near or far, that month.

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Kirsten Henton

Kirsten Henton is Weather2Travel.com's editor. Kirsten writes, commissions and edits our travel features, liaising with our contributors and ensuring copy is spick-and-span. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Kirsten also freelances writing articles on travel, history and the outdoors for titles such as Scotland Magazine and BBC Travel.

Article updated on Monday 15th January 2024 in: Africa Caribbean Europe Middle East Oceania Season Winter sun