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Where to go in November

In November, 2 countries on this list are at their best. The ranking shows ideal-season countries first, then those that still work; hard-season countries come last.

  1. A minaret in Marrakech with the Atlas Mountains behind it

    Best time · North Africa

    Fes

    October and November are a second spring: the heat breaks, evenings stay long.

  2. Mount Fuji seen through cherry blossoms

    Best time · Asia

    Japan

    November is as good for autumn colour as cherry week is for blossom, with slightly fewer people. October is a safe pick too.

  3. Tbilisi’s rooftops and tower at sunset

    Fine · Nearby routes

    Georgia

    September and October are harvest time: the best weeks for Kakheti, the most comfortable weather for Tbilisi.

  4. Colorful houses stepping down to the sea in Cinque Terre

    Fine · Europe

    Italy

    September and October are the two best months: the sea is still warm, cities breathe, the harvest reaches the table.

  5. Colorful houses and boats along the river in Porto

    Fine · Europe

    Portugal

    September and October are safe: the sea is still swimmable and the Douro harvests.

  6. The Sagrada Familia and the gridded streets of Barcelona

    Fine · Europe

    Spain

    September and October are when the summer heat leaves and the sea stays.

  7. Hot-air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia

    Fine · Nearby routes

    Turkey

    September and October carry both stops at once: clear skies in Cappadocia, cool evenings in Istanbul.

  8. White houses at sunset in Santorini

    Hard season · Europe

    Greece

    September is the best month of the year: warmest sea, thinner crowds, sunsets still long.

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Where should I go in November?

Countries at their best in November: Fes, Japan.