Where to go in November: destinations for the month
Choose a November destination by weather, festivals and how many days you have, then open the guide for each place.
November suits different trips in different places, so the right choice depends on what you want from the month. Some travelers want dry weather and clear views. Others plan around a festival, a harvest, or the first cold weeks before winter sets in. Start by deciding which of those matters most, then how many days you have and how far you are willing to travel. That order usually narrows the list faster than comparing countries.
Each November destination page describes what the place is like that month and the kind of trip it suits. Festival dates change from year to year, so confirm them before you book flights or a stay. When you have a shortlist, open the guide for each destination for practical details on getting around, where to stay and how long to spend there.
Best in November
Our writers rate these countries at their best this month
AsiaCambodia
South AmericaUruguayAlso at their best: Cabo Verde, Egypt, New Zealand, Iraq, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Senegal, Macau, Mauritius, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Every country, month by month
- Oct 31 – Nov 7, 2026SportMelbourne Cup
- Nov 6 – 10, 2026CultureDiwali
- Nov 17 – 25, 2026CulturePushkar Camel Fair
- Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Christmas Markets in EuropeSalzburg Christkindlmarkt
- Nov 24 – 26, 2026CultureLoy Krathong and Yi Peng
- Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026Christmas Markets in EuropeNuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
On tour in November
Concert tours with shows this month
Festivals in November
Smaller festivals that make the month worth picking. The link opens the city guide.
Europe
- London to Brighton Veteran Car RunLondon, England
- Hamburger DomHamburg, Germany
- Wien ModernVienna, Austria
- JazzFest BerlinBerlin, Germany
Asia
- Kadalekai ParisheBengaluru, India
- Shichi-Go-SanJapan
Africa
- Nkyidwo FestivalKumasi, Ghana
North America
- Festival du Monde Arabe de MontréalMontréal, Canada