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Where is hot in Europe in November?

The warmest choices in Europe in November are Gran Canaria, La Gomera and Tenerife, with daytime highs of 23°C. That is comfortably warmer than London's 10°C, but none of the destinations tops 25°C: think warm afternoons rather than intense heat. The Canary Islands offer the strongest balance of warmth and relatively few rainy days. Cyprus also suits swimmers, while Malta offers a shorter flight if you can accept more rain.

Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020

Hottest day
23.4°CGran Canaria
Warmest sea
22.6°CLa Palma
Most sunshine
6.6h/dayTenerife
London comparison
10.4°CAverage daytime high

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Top picks for November in Europe

Ranked by average daytime high. Check the rain before you pack. Flight times are estimates from London Gatwick.

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#1Warm

Gran Canaria

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
23.4°C
Sea
22.1°C
Sun
6.4h
Rain days
4
#2Warm

La Gomera

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
22.9°C
Sea
22.4°C
Sun
6.5h
Rain days
4
#3Warm

Tenerife

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
22.6°C
Sea
22.5°C
Sun
6.6h
Rain days
6
#4Warm

Fuerteventura

Spain · 4 h 12 min from London

Day
22.1°C
Sea
21.4°C
Sun
5.5h
Rain days
2
#5Warm

Limassol

Cyprus · 4 h 48 min from London

Day
21.7°C
Sea
22.3°C
Sun
6.5h
Rain days
5
#6Warm

Lanzarote

Spain · 4 h 6 min from London

Day
21.3°C
Sea
21.4°C
Sun
5.4h
Rain days
2
#7Warm

Ayia Napa

Cyprus · 4 h 48 min from London

Day
21.3°C
Sea
22.3°C
Sun
6.5h
Rain days
5
#8Warm

Paphos

Cyprus · 4 h 42 min from London

Day
20.8°C
Sea
22.1°C
Sun
6.5h
Rain days
6
#9Mild

La Palma

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
19.9°C
Sea
22.6°C
Sun
5.8h
Rain days
5
#10Mild

Fethiye

Turkey · 4 h 18 min from London

Day
19.7°C
Sea
21.8°C
Sun
6.2h
Rain days
6
#11Mild

Valletta

Malta · 3 h 18 min from London

Day
19.6°C
Sea
21.1°C
Sun
5.3h
Rain days
9
#12Mild

Crete

Greece · 4 h 6 min from London

Day
19.5°C
Sea
20.4°C
Sun
4.3h
Rain days
8

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November, side by side in Europe

All 78 destinations, ordered by average daytime high. Night is the average low; sea is the average surface temperature; sun is per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more; flight time is an estimate for a direct flight from London Gatwick.

78 destinations

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78 destinations ranked by November temperature
#Destination
1Gran CanariaSpain23.4°C18.8°C22.1°C6.4 h44 h 24 min
2La GomeraSpain22.9°C20.1°C22.4°C6.5 h44 h 24 min
3TenerifeSpain22.6°C18.1°C22.5°C6.6 h64 h 24 min
4FuerteventuraSpain22.1°C18.7°C21.4°C5.5 h24 h 12 min
5LimassolCyprus21.7°C15.2°C22.3°C6.5 h54 h 48 min
6LanzaroteSpain21.3°C18.6°C21.4°C5.4 h24 h 6 min
7Ayia NapaCyprus21.3°C16.7°C22.3°C6.5 h54 h 48 min
8PaphosCyprus20.8°C16.0°C22.1°C6.5 h64 h 42 min
9La PalmaSpain19.9°C17.7°C22.6°C5.8 h54 h 24 min
10FethiyeTurkey19.7°C10.5°C21.8°C6.2 h64 h 18 min
11VallettaMalta19.6°C16.8°C21.1°C5.3 h93 h 18 min
12CreteGreece19.5°C13.1°C20.4°C4.3 h84 h 6 min
13MadeiraPortugal19.5°C16.3°C21.4°C3.8 h113 h 48 min
14MarmarisTurkey19.5°C13.3°C21.5°C5.9 h84 h 12 min
15RhodesGreece19.2°C16.1°C21.6°C6.1 h84 h 12 min
16SevilleSpain19.2°C10.3°C-5.6 h62 h 42 min
17Costa de la LuzSpain19.0°C12.0°C18.1°C5.6 h72 h 54 min
18AlanyaTurkey19.0°C11.0°C22.3°C6.3 h74 h 30 min
19AntalyaTurkey18.9°C10.3°C22.0°C6.0 h84 h 24 min
20SicilyItaly18.9°C12.6°C19.6°C5.0 h83 h 12 min
21AlbufeiraPortugal18.9°C11.6°C17.9°C5.2 h82 h 54 min
22KosGreece18.8°C15.9°C20.8°C6.0 h94 h 6 min
23AlicanteSpain18.7°C12.0°C18.8°C5.3 h62 h 30 min
24BenidormSpain18.6°C11.8°C18.9°C5.3 h62 h 30 min
25AlgarvePortugal18.5°C12.3°C18.0°C5.3 h82 h 54 min
26IbizaSpain18.5°C14.0°C19.2°C5.3 h72 h 30 min
27BodrumTurkey18.5°C14.6°C20.2°C6.0 h84 h 6 min
28ValenciaSpain18.5°C10.9°C18.6°C5.4 h62 h 24 min
29KusadasiTurkey18.5°C10.8°C19.1°C5.6 h84 h
30ZanteGreece18.4°C15.6°C20.5°C4.7 h133 h 30 min
31KefaloniaGreece18.4°C15.7°C20.3°C4.8 h123 h 30 min
32MalagaSpain18.1°C12.8°C17.1°C5.2 h72 h 48 min
33MajorcaSpain17.8°C13.5°C19.2°C4.8 h82 h 24 min
34MarbellaSpain17.7°C12.4°C17.2°C5.4 h82 h 48 min
35NaxosGreece17.7°C15.2°C18.9°C5.5 h63 h 54 min
36MykonosGreece17.6°C14.9°C18.6°C5.4 h63 h 54 min
37AthensGreece17.6°C10.9°C20.1°C4.8 h73 h 42 min
38MenorcaSpain17.3°C14.7°C19.0°C4.5 h102 h 24 min
39PaxosGreece17.2°C14.3°C20.0°C4.5 h133 h 18 min
40SardiniaItaly17.1°C11.7°C17.9°C4.3 h102 h 24 min
41SantoriniGreece17.1°C14.1°C19.6°C5.5 h64 h
42PargaGreece17.1°C12.0°C20.0°C4.5 h123 h 18 min
43CorfuGreece17.0°C13.6°C19.9°C4.1 h133 h 18 min
44SarandaAlbania16.9°C9.9°C19.9°C4.2 h133 h 18 min
45PugliaItaly16.9°C12.1°C17.2°C4.1 h92 h 54 min
46LisbonPortugal16.9°C12.4°C16.6°C4.8 h102 h 42 min
47SalouSpain16.7°C9.5°C17.9°C5.0 h62 h 12 min
48SorrentoItaly16.7°C12.7°C19.3°C4.2 h142 h 48 min
49NaplesItaly16.7°C10.8°C19.3°C4.1 h132 h 42 min
50Amalfi CoastItaly16.5°C12.5°C19.4°C4.2 h142 h 48 min
51SkiathosGreece16.5°C14.5°C18.1°C4.3 h83 h 36 min
52RomeItaly16.1°C9.0°C18.9°C4.3 h122 h 30 min
53BarcelonaSpain16.0°C9.4°C17.4°C4.6 h82 h 6 min
54Lloret de MarSpain15.9°C8.4°C17.1°C4.5 h82 h 6 min
55AlonissosGreece15.9°C13.1°C18.0°C4.4 h83 h 36 min
56DubrovnikCroatia15.8°C10.2°C18.5°C4.1 h142 h 48 min
57BudvaMontenegro15.8°C10.9°C18.7°C3.8 h142 h 54 min
58PortoPortugal15.7°C9.7°C15.5°C3.8 h132 h 24 min
59HalkidikiGreece15.4°C11.3°C18.0°C4.0 h83 h 30 min
60NiceFrance15.3°C9.5°C17.7°C4.1 h102 h
61SplitCroatia15.1°C9.2°C18.0°C4.0 h142 h 36 min
62ThassosGreece14.5°C10.3°C17.0°C4.3 h93 h 30 min
63IstanbulTurkey14.4°C10.0°C14.8°C3.9 h103 h 54 min
64FlorenceItaly14.0°C6.8°C-3.3 h132 h 12 min
65PulaCroatia14.0°C10.5°C16.6°C3.5 h142 h 18 min
66MadridSpain13.5°C5.0°C-4.6 h72 h 18 min
67Sunny BeachBulgaria12.9°C7.7°C14.0°C3.6 h73 h 36 min
68Lido di JesoloItaly12.6°C7.4°C15.5°C3.5 h102 h 12 min
69VeniceItaly12.5°C7.2°C15.1°C3.3 h112 h 12 min
70VeronaItaly12.3°C5.4°C-3.5 h102 h 6 min
71Lake GardaItaly11.9°C6.7°C-3.3 h112 h
72MilanItaly11.4°C4.6°C-3.3 h111 h 54 min
73ParisFrance10.7°C5.2°C-2.3 h121 h 6 min
74AmsterdamNetherlands9.5°C5.5°C9.3°C2.1 h131 h 12 min
75BledSlovenia9.4°C3.6°C-2.4 h122 h 12 min
76BudapestHungary9.2°C3.0°C-2.8 h92 h 36 min
77PragueCzechia8.0°C2.3°C-2.1 h92 h
78KrakowPoland7.3°C1.1°C-2.3 h102 h 30 min

78 destinations shownNovember averages · climate, not a forecast.

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Days at 25°C+

None of the 78 destinations in Europe averages 25°C by day in November; these come closest.

9 destinations

Sea warm enough to swim

We call the sea swimmable at 22°C or more. In November that is 9 destinations in Europe.

Closer to home

Within four hours

Direct flights under four hours from Gatwick, ranked by daytime high.

November in brief in Europe

Gran Canaria leads the table with 23°C by day and 19°C at night, a 22°C sea and 4 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). La Gomera leads with 23°C by day and 20°C at night, a 22°C sea and 4 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). Tenerife leads with 23°C by day and 18°C at night, a 23°C sea and 6 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). Fuerteventura leads with 22°C by day and 19°C at night, a 21°C sea and 2 rainy days (4 h 12 min from London). Limassol leads with 22°C by day and 15°C at night, a 22°C sea and 5 rainy days (4 h 48 min from London).

Warm rather than hot (20-25°C): Gran Canaria 23°C, La Gomera 23°C, Tenerife 23°C, Fuerteventura 22°C, Limassol 22°C, Lanzarote 21°C and 2 more. For scale, London averages 10°C in November.

Warmest spot in each European country in November

By region

Choose the Canary Islands for warmth or fewer rainy days

Gran Canaria and La Gomera are the best starting points if daytime warmth matters most: both reach 23°C, with 4 rainy days and a 22°C sea. Tenerife matches their daytime and sea temperatures, but has 6 rainy days and cooler nights at 18°C, so pack a light layer. Their listed flight times are 4 h 24 min. If avoiding rain matters more than getting the highest temperature, favour Fuerteventura or Lanzarote, each with 2 rainy days. Fuerteventura reaches 22°C, while Lanzarote reaches 21°C; both have a 21°C sea. Flights are slightly shorter too, at 4 h 12 min and 4 h 6 min respectively. These suit travellers happy to trade a little warmth for fewer interruptions to outdoor plans.

Put sea temperature first for a swimming holiday

La Palma deserves attention if swimming matters more than warm air: its sea is 23°C, despite daytime highs of 20°C. Expect 5 rainy days rather than an entirely dry holiday. In Cyprus, Limassol gives you 22°C air and sea temperatures, with 5 rainy days, but its 4 h 48 min flight is longer than the Canary Islands options listed here. Ayia Napa has the same sea temperature and rainy-day figure, with milder nights than Limassol; Paphos also has a 22°C sea but 6 rainy days. Fethiye suits travellers who prioritise the sea over evening warmth: the water is 22°C, but nights fall to 10°C. Pack warmer evening clothes rather than relying on daytime outfits.

Choose Malta for a shorter flight, not the driest weather

Valletta is the clearest choice here for less time in the air, with a flight of 3 h 18 min. Daytime highs of 20°C and nights of 17°C make it a reasonable option for mild weather rather than a heat-focused holiday. The catch is 9 rainy days, so keep outdoor plans flexible and bring a waterproof layer. Its 21°C sea is also cooler than the water around the warmest Canary Islands choices. Crete reaches the same daytime temperature, but has cooler nights at 13°C and a 20°C sea. With 8 rainy days and a 4 h 6 min flight, it is harder to favour on weather and travel time alone.

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Your November questions

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Where is 25 degrees and above in November in Europe?

None of the 78 destinations we track in Europe average 25°C in November. The warmest are Gran Canaria (23°C), La Gomera (23°C), Tenerife (23°C), Fuerteventura (22°C), Limassol (22°C).

Where is the sea warm enough to swim in November in Europe?

The sea averages 22°C or more in November at 9 destinations in Europe, including Gran Canaria (22°C), La Gomera (22°C), Tenerife (23°C), Limassol (22°C), Ayia Napa (22°C), Paphos (22°C).

Where is warm and dry in November in Europe?

Warm (22°C+) with three rainy days or fewer in November: Fuerteventura (22°C, 2 rainy days).

How warm is the UK in November?

London averages a daytime high of 10.4°C in November, so the warmest destinations on this page are at least 13°C warmer.

Is Europe genuinely hot in November?

Expect warmth rather than strong heat. None of the ranked destinations has a daytime high above 25°C. Gran Canaria, La Gomera and Tenerife lead at 23°C, making them good choices for warmer afternoons without expecting summer-like heat throughout the day.

Where should I go for the fewest rainy days?

Among these choices, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote have the fewest rainy days, at 2 each. Fuerteventura is slightly warmer by day at 22°C, compared with Lanzarote's 21°C. Both have a 21°C sea, so the drier weather comes with cooler swimming water than some alternatives.

Where offers the best balance of warm air and sea?

Gran Canaria and La Gomera combine 23°C daytime highs with a 22°C sea and 4 rainy days. Tenerife matches those air and sea temperatures but has more rainy days. La Palma has warmer water at 23°C, though its daytime high is only 20°C.

Real climate data. A clearer holiday plan.

ERA5-Land climate reanalysis and NOAA satellite sea temperatures, 1991-2020

These are climate averages for November, not a forecast for your trip. Day and night mean average daily highs and lows; sea is the average sea temperature. Sun is average sunshine per day, estimated from cloud cover. A rainy day has 1 mm or more of rain. A dash means sea data is not available.

Flights are estimates for a direct flight from London Gatwick. Our swimming guide uses a sea temperature of 22°C or more; what feels comfortable is personal. How we measure holiday weather