Where to find the sun in November?
The 13 best destinations for a sunshine trip in November, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a sunshine trip in November, we kept destinations with at least 25 °C in the afternoon and no more than six days of rain in the month. 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. 13 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Saly (34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 28 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇸🇳 Saly | 34 °C | 0 | 28 °C | €55-100 a day |
| 2 | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 31 °C | 1 | 29 °C | €120-300 a day |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Luxor and the Nile Valley | 29 °C | 0 | - | €50-90 a day |
| 4 | 🇨🇱 The Atacama Desert | 28 °C | 0 | - | €100-160 a day |
| 5 | 🇳🇦 Namibia | 31 °C | 0 | - | €100-160 a day |
| 6 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 30 °C | 2 | 29 °C | €110-180 a day |
| 7 | 🇲🇽 Baja California | 28 °C | 1 | 27 °C | €70-130 a day |
| 8 | 🇮🇳 India | 28 °C | 1 | - | €25-55 a day |
| 9 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 32 °C | 6 | 30 °C | €50-100 a day |
| 10 | 🇱🇦 Laos | 30 °C | 6 | - | €30-55 a day |
| 11 | 🇧🇼 Botswana | 35 °C | 5 | - | €200-400 a day |
| 12 | 🇪🇸 The Canary Islands | 26 °C | 4 | 23 °C | €70-120 a day |
| 13 | 🇻🇳 Halong Bay | 26 °C | 6 | 25 °C | €60-120 a day |
The 13 destinations in detail
City1 🇸🇳 Saly
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €55-100 a day
Senegal's first beach resort, raised from the sand of the Petite Côte from 1978 onwards, Saly lines up hotels and apartment complexes over some ten kilometres north of Mbour. Bandia reserve and its giraffes are 20 minutes away, the mangrove lagoon of the Somone 15 km.
City2 🇦🇪 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.
City3 🇪🇬 Luxor and the Nile Valley
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €50-90 a day
Luxor means the Valley of the Kings and its painted tombs, the giant columns of Karnak, and the Nile explored by felucca. An open-air museum, magical at daybreak from a hot-air balloon.
City4 🇨🇱 The Atacama Desert
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €100-160 a day
San Pedro de Atacama fits into a few adobe streets at 2,400 m and serves as base camp for geysers spouting at 4,300 m, salt flats dotted with flamingos and one of the purest skies on the planet. Everything is visited on excursions from the village, with 4am alarms and a 25°C swing between afternoon and dawn.
Countries5 🇳🇦 Namibia
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €100-160 a day · at the edge of its season
Namibia means the fiery red dunes of Sossusvlei and the dead trees of Deadvlei, the big cats of Etosha around the waterholes, and tracks stretching as far as the eye can see. The ultimate road trip, through landscapes of stark mineral beauty.
Countries6 🇴🇲 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.
Region7 🇲🇽 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.
Countries8 🇮🇳 India
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €25-55 a day
India means the Taj Mahal at daybreak, the palaces of Rajasthan and the sacred banks of the Ganges at Varanasi. An intense, noisy, colourful country that jolts every sense, to experience at least once.
Countries9 🇲🇬 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.
Countries10 🇱🇦 Laos
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €30-55 a day
Laos means the procession of monks at daybreak in Luang Prabang, the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and the Mekong setting the rhythm of life. A peaceful, unspoilt country where time slows down.
Countries11 🇧🇼 Botswana
🌡️ 35 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain · 💶 €200-400 a day · at the edge of its season
Botswana means a mokoro gliding across the Okavango Delta, the elephant herds of Chobe and the vast expanses of the Kalahari. A sanctuary of African wildlife, for exceptional and exclusive safaris.
Region12 🇪🇸 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.
City13 🇻🇳 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where to find the sun in November?
Saly, Dubai, Luxor and the Nile Valley, The Atacama Desert and Namibia top our ranking for a sunshine trip in November. In first place, Saly: 34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 28 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest sunshine 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?
Saly: 0 days of rain on average in November, with 34 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in November?
Among these destinations, Botswana, with 35 °C in the afternoon on average in November: plan your sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
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