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Where to go in November: warm places for couples

Ten places to consider for November as a couple, from short flights to the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Algarve to long-haul stops in Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico and Singapore. Each section names one official climate source.

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How to choose a November destination as a couple

November is the month when warm places thin out. Among the stations below, the Canary Islands and Madeira are the warmest places in or near Europe: the mean daily maximum runs from 22.8 °C (Funchal) to 24.8 °C (Tenerife Sur), while the Algarve is at 19.6 °C.

Long-haul places give higher daily maxima, but check the rain. Singapore and San Juan show many rain days in their tables, while Honolulu, Miami and Key West show few.

Averages are not forecasts. Every figure is a long-term mean for one named station and period. The sources report air temperature, so check sea temperature separately, and check the forecast before you travel.

Southern Tenerife

AEMET's Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list November with a mean daily maximum of 24.8 °C, a mean temperature of 21.5 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 26 mm and 1.9 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Among the places on this page in Europe or on Atlantic islands, this station has the highest mean daily maximum in November. A solid answer to the question where it is still warm. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Gran Canaria

AEMET's Gran Canaria Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list November with a mean daily maximum of 24.2 °C, a mean temperature of 21.2 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 22 mm and 3.9 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Still warm by day, with more rain days than Tenerife Sur. Reasonable for couples who want city walks as well as beaches. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Gran Canaria Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Lanzarote

AEMET's Lanzarote Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list November with a mean daily maximum of 24.2 °C, a mean temperature of 20.7 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 15 mm and 3.0 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Warm days with moderate rain. Fits couples who want landscapes and short drives more than a packed sightseeing list. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Lanzarote Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Fuerteventura

AEMET's Fuerteventura Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list November with a mean daily maximum of 24.0 °C, a mean temperature of 20.9 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 13 mm and 2.2 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

A long-beach island for couples who want space and simple days. Wind can matter, so check forecasts. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Fuerteventura Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Madeira (Funchal)

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Funchal list November with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 22.8 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 19.9 °C, 80.3 mm of precipitation and 7.3 days with at least 1 mm.

Mild air for walking and wine lunches, with rain on about seven days a month. A fit if you want gentle outdoor days more than beach swimming. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Funchal climate normals, 1991-2020

The Algarve (Faro)

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Faro list November with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 19.6 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 15.7 °C, 75.5 mm of precipitation and 6.6 days with at least 1 mm.

Mild rather than warm, with more rain days than in the Canary Islands. Fits a quiet off-season break with walks and long lunches. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Faro climate normals, 1991-2020

Singapore

Meteorological Service Singapore gives, for the Changi climate station (1991-2020), a mean daily maximum of 31.2 °C and a 24-hour mean of 27.2 °C in November, with 252.3 mm of rain on 19 rain days. The source describes November to January as the phase with higher rainfall.

November is the second-wettest month in the source table (252.3 mm), after December (331.9 mm). Pack for rain and plan indoor food stops. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Climate of Singapore, Changi climate station 1991-2020

Honolulu

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Honolulu Intl AP list November with an average daily maximum of 84.1 °F (about 28.9 °C), an average temperature of 78.0 °F (about 25.6 °C) and 2.9 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

Warm days and still few rain days, though the figure has risen since October. Check sea and surf conditions separately before planning swimming. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Honolulu Intl AP

Miami

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Miami Intl AP list November with an average daily maximum of 81.3 °F (about 27.4 °C), an average temperature of 74.8 °F (about 23.8 °C) and 4.7 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

Warm and with few rain days, a practical choice for couples who want beach days, restaurants and a big-city base. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Miami Intl AP

Key West

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Key West Intl AP list November with an average daily maximum of 81.0 °F (about 27.2 °C), an average temperature of 76.6 °F (about 24.8 °C) and 3.0 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

A small, walkable island town for couples who want evenings out and sea views without much driving. Compare the maximum with Miami. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Key West Intl AP

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