Best Places to Visit in November from India

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November is one of the best months to travel: winter weather sets in across the north, the monsoon is over almost everywhere except the south-east coast, and prices dip after Diwali week. In India, pick Pushkar for its camel fair, Varanasi for Dev Deepawali, or the Andaman Islands. Abroad, choose Dubai, Thailand for Loy Krathong, or Japan for autumn leaves.

Best places in India in November

12–29°C, dry

Pushkar, Rajasthan

The Pushkar Camel Fair builds through the week before Kartik Purnima, which falls in late November in 2026; camel trading is busiest in the first days. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur settle into 25–28°C days.

14–29°C, dry

Varanasi

Dev Deepawali, on Kartik Purnima, lights the ghats with lakhs of diyas, and boats for that evening sell out weeks ahead at several times the usual price. Dawn boat rides are misty and cool for the rest of the month.

23–30°C, occasional showers

Andaman Islands

The season starts properly as the seas settle after the monsoon and dive trips resume at Havelock's offshore sites. November is cheaper than December, with occasional showers.

14–28°C, dry

Kaziranga, Assam

The park reopens for the season in October or November, starting with the central range, and migratory birds arrive on the wetlands. Pair it with Shillong and Cherrapunji, which are dry and clear.

15–31°C, dry

Rann of Kutch

Rann Utsav's tent city opens around the start of November, and the salt flat dries out to white. Full-moon nights are the busiest, so book tents for those dates first.

18–30°C, mostly dry

Hampi

The landscape is still green after the rains, the Tungabhadra is full enough for coracle rides, and daytime temperatures fall below 30°C. It is the start of the best season, before December's crowds.

21–33°C, dry

Goa

Shacks are open, the sea is calm enough for swimming, and the International Film Festival of India is usually held in Panaji in the second half of November. Rates rise from mid-December, so November is good value.

8–26°C, dry

Jim Corbett

Dhikala, Corbett's best-known zone, reopens on 15 November for overnight stays in the forest rest houses. Mornings are cool and misty, and birding is excellent.

Best places abroad in November

19–30°C, dry

Dubai

Highs settle at about 30°C, Global Village and outdoor attractions are in full swing, and Diwali celebrations in Bur Dubai draw Indian crowds. Rates are high in Diwali week (8 November 2026) and ease after it.

23–32°C, drying out

Thailand

Loy Krathong, on the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, usually in November, fills rivers and ponds with floating lanterns; in Chiang Mai it coincides with Yi Peng's sky lanterns. The Andaman coast dries out from mid-November.

8–17°C, dry

Japan

Autumn leaves usually peak in Kyoto and Tokyo from mid-November to early December. Kyoto hotels for the last two weeks of November book out early, so reserve by August or September.

24–31°C, showers

Singapore

Deepavali light-ups run along Serangoon Road in Little India, and the Christmas light-up on Orchard Road usually switches on in mid-November. The north-east monsoon brings short afternoon showers.

15–28°C, dry

Egypt

Cool mornings and warm, dry days make it one of the best months for the Pyramids and a Nile cruise. Allow half a day for the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza.

22–31°C, dry

Oman

Muscat is in the high 20s, wadis such as Wadi Shab are warm for swimming, and the desert camps in the Wahiba Sands reopen. It is quieter than Dubai and an easy short flight from Indian cities.

2–9°C, cold, overcast

Germany

Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Munich and Cologne usually open in the last week of November. Before then, November is low season, with lower hotel rates, short days and grey skies.

14–23°C (Sydney), mild

Australia

Late spring is warm but not hot in Sydney and Melbourne, and Sydney's jacarandas are in flower. The Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday of November.

Festivals and events in November

Across India, and in Dubai, Singapore and Mauritius
Diwali
8 November 2026. Diwali week is the most expensive travel week of the autumn.
Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh
Chhath Puja
About six days after Diwali. Trains to Bihar are full for two weeks around it.
Pushkar, Rajasthan
Pushkar Camel Fair
Ends on Kartik Purnima, which falls in late November in 2026. Camel trading is busiest early in the fair.
Varanasi; Golden Temple, Amritsar
Dev Deepawali and Guru Nanak Jayanti
Kartik Purnima, late November in 2026. Diyas line the ghats in Varanasi, and the Golden Temple is illuminated for the Gurpurab.
Panaji, Goa
International Film Festival of India
Usually the second half of November. Delegate registration opens online a few weeks ahead.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Sukhothai, Thailand
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng
On the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, usually November. Sky-lantern releases in Chiang Mai are ticketed.

How does Diwali shape November travel?

The first half of November belongs to Diwali. In 2026 it falls on 8 November, and schools in Maharashtra, Gujarat and much of south India close for one to three weeks around it, while north Indian schools give a few days. Bhai Dooj follows two days later and Chhath about six days after Diwali, which fills trains to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Expect the highest fares of the autumn on domestic routes and to Dubai, Thailand and Singapore from about 5 to 15 November.

From mid-November to mid-December, prices drop into one of the best-value windows of the year, with excellent weather. Pushkar and Dev Deepawali fall at the end of the month; our festivals hub has the details. It is also the start of the wedding season, so honeymoon demand climbs; see our honeymoon tour packages. If you want Christmas or New Year abroad, book it now.

Where is the weather best in November?

North and central India turn dry and cool, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Varanasi and Agra at 25–29°C by day. Goa and the Andamans begin their season, and Kaziranga and Corbett reopen. See the best time to visit Rajasthan for how November compares with the winter peak.

Abroad, Dubai, Oman, Egypt and Jordan are comfortable, Thailand's Andaman coast dries out from mid-month, and Japan's autumn colour reaches Kyoto. See things to do in Japan for a plan built around the leaves.

Where should you avoid in November?

Delhi and the NCR: Air quality is often in the severe band through November. If you live there, it is a good month to leave.
Chennai, Puducherry and coastal Tamil Nadu: The north-east monsoon is at its peak, with heavy rain and cyclone risk.
Central Vietnam: Hoi An and Hue regularly flood in November.
Ladakh and Spiti: Very cold, with most hotels closed and roads unreliable.
Bali: The rainy season begins, with humid afternoons and heavy showers.
Sri Lanka's east coast and Malaysia's east coast islands: Both are in the north-east monsoon, and most resorts on the Perhentian Islands close.

What does a November trip cost?

Trip	Starting price	Note
Goa, 3 nights	₹10,000+	Lower after Diwali week
Kerala, 5 nights	₹19,000+	Some showers early in the month
Dubai, 4 nights with flights	₹42,000+	Diwali week costs more
Thailand, 5 nights	₹20,000+	Andaman coast from mid-month
Singapore, 4 nights	₹38,000+	Christmas light-up from mid-month
Maldives, 3 nights with flights	₹70,000+	Rates rise in December

Prices are per person, twin sharing, excluding flights unless stated. For a full estimate, see Singapore trip cost.

If you are flying out of Delhi in November, allow extra time for morning departures. Smog and early fog can delay flights by an hour or more.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best place to visit in India in November?

Rajasthan is the classic choice, with the Pushkar Camel Fair and 25–28°C days. Varanasi's Dev Deepawali on Kartik Purnima is one of India's most striking festival nights. For beaches, Goa and the Andaman Islands start their season, and Kaziranga and Corbett reopen for safaris. Avoid the Tamil Nadu coast during the north-east monsoon.

When is the Pushkar Camel Fair in 2026?

The fair runs for about a week and ends on Kartik Purnima, which falls in late November in 2026. Camel and livestock trading is busiest in the first few days, while the holy dip and the biggest crowds come at the end. Rajasthan Tourism announces the cultural programme a few months ahead, so check it before booking a tent camp.

Is November a good time to visit Thailand?

Yes, especially from mid-November. The rainy season ends, Bangkok is about 31°C, and the Andaman coast around Phuket and Krabi dries out with calmer seas. Loy Krathong, usually in November, is a lovely evening in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Prices rise in December, so late November is a sweet spot.

Is Diwali a good time to travel abroad?

Only if you book early. Diwali week is one of the most expensive weeks to fly out of India, and Dubai, Singapore, Thailand and the Maldives fill with Indian families. If your dates are flexible, travel a week after Diwali: the weather is the same, and hotel rates and fares are often 20–30% lower.

Where can I see autumn leaves in November?

Japan is the best-known choice, with Kyoto and Tokyo usually at peak colour from mid-November to early December. South Korea peaks a little earlier, in late October and early November. In India, the chinar trees of Kashmir turn red and gold through November, best seen in Srinagar's Mughal gardens.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

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Where to travel in November