Where to go for a beach holiday in November?
The 9 best destinations for a beach holiday in November, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a beach holiday in November, we kept seaside or island destinations with at least 24 °C in the afternoon, a sea at 22 °C or more where we measure it, and no more than eight days of rain. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 9 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Dubai (31 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 29 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 31 °C | 1 | 29 °C | €120-300 a day |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Dakar | 29 °C | 0 | 28 °C | €45-90 a day |
| 3 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 30 °C | 2 | 29 °C | €110-180 a day |
| 4 | 🇲🇽 Baja California | 28 °C | 1 | 27 °C | €70-130 a day |
| 5 | 🇪🇬 The Egyptian Red Sea | 26 °C | 0 | 26 °C | €50-110 a day |
| 6 | 🇮🇳 Goa | 32 °C | 6 | 30 °C | €30-70 a day |
| 7 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 32 °C | 6 | 30 °C | €50-100 a day |
| 8 | 🇻🇳 Halong Bay | 26 °C | 6 | 25 °C | €60-120 a day |
| 9 | 🇪🇸 The Canary Islands | 26 °C | 4 | 23 °C | €70-120 a day |
The 9 destinations in detail
City1 🇦🇪 Dubai
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €120-300 a day
Dubai means the view from the Burj Khalifa, a 4x4 safari in the dunes and gold souks a stone's throw from air-conditioned malls. A futuristic showcase of luxury, set between desert and Persian Gulf.
City2 🇸🇳 Dakar
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €45-90 a day
Dakar occupies the westernmost tip of the African continent, on a 20 km peninsula where you go from Kermel market to Gorée Island in a 20-minute ferry ride. A capital of 4 million people lived outdoors, between surfing, thiéboudienne and concerts until dawn.
Countries3 🇴🇲 Oman
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €110-180 a day
Oman means the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab, the ochre dunes of the Wahiba Sands where you sleep in a desert camp, and the mud-brick forts of Nizwa. An authentic Gulf, far from the bustle, all the way to the fjords of Musandam.
Region4 🇲🇽 Baja California
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €70-130 a day
A 1,250 km desert peninsula between the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, where grey whales come to calve in the lagoons from January to March and you swim with whale sharks off La Paz. Cardón cacti, Jesuit missions, the empty beaches of Bahía Concepción and the vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe.
Region5 🇪🇬 The Egyptian Red Sea
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 26 °C · 💶 €50-110 a day
Egypt's Red Sea means 1,000 km of coast down to the Sudanese border, with Sinai opposite, reefs that begin five metres from the shore and water at 22°C in January. Around five hours' direct flight from much of Europe, resorts under €100 and dives such as the Thistlegorm or Ras Mohammed.
City6 🇮🇳 Goa
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €30-70 a day
Goa lines up 100 km of beaches on the Arabian Sea, listed baroque churches in Old Goa and ochre Portuguese houses in Fontainhas. India's smallest state is explored by scooter, is best visited from November to March and costs less than €50 a day if you stay in guesthouses.
Countries7 🇲🇬 Madagascar
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €50-100 a day
Madagascar means the Avenue of the Baobabs at dusk, lemurs you won't see anywhere else and the canyons of Isalo. An island-continent with unique biodiversity, far off the beaten track.
City8 🇻🇳 Halong Bay
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 25 °C · 💶 €60-120 a day
Halong Bay means thousands of karst pinnacles rising from an emerald sea, discovered aboard a junk. A night in a cabin, kayaking between the islets, and the silence of early morning on the water.
Region9 🇪🇸 The Canary Islands
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain, sea at 23 °C · 💶 €70-120 a day
In the Canaries, you climb Teide above the clouds, walk the black sand of volcanic beaches and soak up the sun while the rest of Europe shivers. Four islands, four moods.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go for a beach holiday in November?
Dubai, Dakar, Oman, Baja California and The Egyptian Red Sea top our ranking for a beach holiday in November. In first place, Dubai: 31 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 29 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest beach destination in November?
The Canary Islands, about 4h by air from Paris, with 26 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain, sea at 23 °C in November.
Where does it rain least in November among these destinations?
Dakar: 0 days of rain on average in November, with 29 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in November?
Among these destinations, Goa, with 32 °C in the afternoon on average in November.
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