Where to Travel in November 2024Southeast Asia to South America

Summer is back for much of south Vietnam, with popular beach resorts such as Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet and Mui Ne experiencing some of the best weather of the year. Here you can expect clear skies, comfortably high temperatures and bearable humidity. The central coast is still experiencing some rains so south is the place to head for that dream beach break with opportunities to explore the nearby Mekong Delta

The climatic conditions can vary widely across Southeast Asia, with November acting as a transitional month between the wet and dry seasons. Some parts of the country may be drier than others. In November it's the western coast of the peninsula that's experiencing the better weather, making Phuket an ideal beach destination. This time of year sees the return of sunny days and low humidity to the region

By mid-November the monsoon rains are a distant memory across India's western coast and popular beach resorts in Goa are open for business. The temperatures are pleasantly warm, the weather dry and the seas calm and clear. The southern states are experiencing a second mini monsoon but this central region is ideal for a beach break, with the attractions of northern Rajasthan perfect for exploring in November.

The rainy season officially ends in October, which means the month of November can be a great time to visit the resorts of Cancun and Playa del Carmen for a beach break. As a month of transition there's always the chance of a downpour but by and large the skies are dry and the temperatures pleasantly cool. It's also a month before peak tourist season kicks off so prices will be lower and crowds thinner.

The parks of India have been open for a good month now after the monsoon rains and conditions are starting to dry out. This means vegetation is beginning to thin, increasing your chances of spotting wild tigers in national parks such as Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh in northern India. You may also see wildlife as varied as sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, leopard and sloth bear, with plenty of bird species also residing in these parks.

Olive Ridley and leatherback turtles come to the Pacific shores of Costa Rica to begin their annual nesting season. Tortuguero National Park is one of the best places to watch the turtles as they make their way across the damp sands. The rains are beginning to clear across much of the country so November is also a good time to get out and explore Costa Rica, from the cloud forests to the volcanic landscapes.

It's the tail end of the cool, dry season in the Galapagos Islands, with strong currents that create an abundance of nutrients, attracting more marine life. It's a good time for diving and encounters with marine species are likely. On land, it's nesting season for blue-footed boobies and waved albatross, with green turtles reaching the island shores to begin their mating period. There will also be more sea lions about as they too are in their breeding season.

November is the start of the expedition cruise season in Antarctica, with the ice retreating and the continent becoming more accessible. Giant penguin colonies can be seen on the beaches and marine mammals including whales and dolphins are returning to the oceans to feed. Seabirds wheel over the Drake Passage and the weather, though still bitterly cold, is less inhospitable than previous months.

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