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Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 16–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+One of Sydney's best all-round months: warm, bright, long days and excellent outdoor conditions before Christmas demand.
–Prices begin climbing as summer approaches.
November
Best beach destinations in November
If you want a beach trip in November, Sydney comes out first, with average highs around 25°C and moderate crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for November, and links to the full November guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Dubai (#2 on this list)
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 20–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Around 30°C — warm and comfortable with perfect beach, rooftop and desert conditions as the season reopens.
–Crowds and prices return to high-season levels.
3Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 9–18°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Quiet period with better value.
–Cooler and less reliable weather.
4Busan
South Korea- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Clear autumn days and fireworks.
–Very busy on fireworks night.
5Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 13–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmer weather before peak summer.
–Rising demand and occasional strong winds.
6Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 13–22°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Comfortable weather, lower crowds and major cultural/sporting events.
–Rain risk begins increasing and Thanksgiving affects demand.
7Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–30°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Conditions begin improving as the transition toward the dry season starts, while marine life remains strong.
–Weather can still be unsettled early in the month.
8Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.
–Demand and prices climb quickly as the month progresses.
9Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Warmer seas and often lighter winds
–Rainfall begins increasing
10Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Low crowds + good prices
–Less reliable beach weather
11Miami
United States- Temperature
- 20–26°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Humidity and rainfall generally decline while temperatures stay warm.
–Demand starts climbing as the winter season begins.
12Bahamas
Bahamas- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+The rains drop off before the winter rush.
–Hurricane season runs to November 30.
13Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea and good rates before December.
–Rain starts to return.
14Málaga
Spain- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Lower prices and crowds
–Cooler and wetter than autumn peak
15San Diego
United States- Temperature
- 13–22°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Good value and calm.
–Shorter days.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for November.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in November
What are the best beach destinations in November?
Sydney, Dubai and Barcelona come out best in November. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in November?
Phuket, with average highs around 32°C in November.
Which of these is quietest in November?
Barcelona, where crowds in November are low.
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