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Where Is It Warm in November? 31 Sun Destinations Compared

By Emma Clarke · November 1, 2026

In November the average high drops to 12°C (54°F) in New York and 11°C (52°F) in London, and the days get noticeably shorter. If you want one more dose of sunshine before winter, there is plenty of choice, from the desert to the Caribbean. We compared 31 destinations on their average November temperatures and sea temperatures.

Photo: Dubai Marina and the Burj al Arab, CT Cooper, Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

How warm is it in November? The comparison

November averages per destination: the daily high and low for 2015-2024, and the sea surface temperature for November 2023 and 2024. New York and London are at the bottom for comparison.

Source: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (air) and Open-Meteo Marine (sea). Model averages for a grid cell, not official station records; for small islands and coastal cities the values can be a degree or two below what a local weather station measures.

A monthly average hides the day-to-day swings, so always check the 14-day forecast shortly before you travel.

Hot and dry: Dubai, Mexico's Pacific coast and Cape Verde

November is one of the best months for Dubai: the scorching summer is over, but it is still about 31°C (87°F) during the day, with a sea of 29°C (84°F) and hardly any rain. On Mexico's Pacific coast, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta reach about 29°C (84°F) as the rainy season ends, with a sea of 27 to 28°C (81 to 83°F). Sal in Cape Verde, about six hours from the UK, averages 28°C (82°F) with a sea of 27°C (80°F), and on the Red Sea coast of Egypt Hurghada reaches 26°C (79°F) with a sea of 26°C (78°F).

The Caribbean in November

In the Caribbean, Aruba, Barbados, Montego Bay in Jamaica and San Juan in Puerto Rico all average around 29°C (84°F), with nights that stay above 23°C (73°F) and a sea of about 29°C (84°F). November is the end of the wet season, so short tropical showers are still common, and the Atlantic hurricane season officially runs until November 30; late-season storms are rare but possible. Aruba sits outside the usual hurricane belt. Cancún (28°C (82°F)) and Nassau in the Bahamas (27°C (81°F)) are a little less hot and a short flight from the US East Coast.

Warm weather in the US: Florida, Hawaii and the Southwest

Within the US, Miami (27°C (80°F)), Key West and Honolulu (27°C (80°F)) are the warmest options, with a sea of 26 to 28°C (79 to 81°F). Orlando is pleasant at 25°C (77°F) for theme parks without the summer heat. The desert Southwest is at its best: Phoenix and Palm Springs average about 24°C (75°F) with almost daily sunshine, but nights drop to 10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F), so bring a jacket for the evening. San Diego is mild at 21°C (70°F), but the Pacific is only about 17°C (62°F).

Late autumn sun from the UK and Europe

The closest reliable warmth from the UK is in the south of Tenerife, with about 24°C (75°F) and a sea of 24°C (74°F). In the Mediterranean, the season is ending: Paphos in Cyprus still reaches 22°C (72°F) with a sea of 24°C (74°F), warmer than the air in the evening, and Antalya in Turkey averages 21°C (70°F), but with more rain. Málaga (20°C (68°F)) and the Algarve (19°C (67°F)) are pleasant for walking and city trips, but the sea is down to about 18 to 19°C (64 to 66°F). Marrakech is sunny at 24°C (75°F), with cold nights of around 10°C (50°F).

Hot but wet: Bali, Phuket and Costa Rica

Bali, Phuket and the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica are all hot in November, around 29°C (84°F) with a sea of 28 to 30°C (82 to 86°F), but this is the rainy season. In Phuket and Guanacaste the rains usually ease off towards December, when the dry season starts; in Bali the wet season is just beginning. Rio de Janeiro (27°C (81°F)) is in late spring, warm but with regular showers.

Spring in the southern hemisphere: Sydney and Cape Town

In Sydney November is late spring, with about 24°C (74°F) and a sea of 20°C (69°F). Cape Town is sunny and dry at about 22°C (72°F), but the Atlantic there is only about 14°C (58°F), too cold for most swimmers. For more winter sun later in the season, see where is it warm in December and our guide to the best places for snowbirds.

Frequently asked questions

Where is it warm in November in the US?
In South Florida and Hawaii. Miami averages 27°C (80°F) in November and Honolulu 27°C (80°F), with a sea of 26 to 28°C (79 to 81°F). Phoenix and Palm Springs are dry and sunny at about 75°F, with cool nights.

Where is it hot in November?
Dubai (31°C (87°F)), Mexico's Pacific coast (about 29°C (84°F)) and the southern Caribbean (about 29°C, 84°F) are the hottest options without much rain. Bali and Phuket are just as hot, but it is still the rainy season there.

Is November a good time to visit the Caribbean?
Mostly, yes. The hurricane season runs until November 30, but late-season storms are rare. Short tropical showers are common.

Where can you swim in the sea in November?
In the Caribbean, Florida, Mexico and Dubai, where the sea is 27 to 30°C (81 to 86°F). Around Tenerife and Cyprus it is about 24°C (75°F). In Málaga and the Algarve the sea is down to about 18 to 19°C (64 to 66°F), and in Cape Town and San Diego it is too cold for most people.

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