SWEET SPOT IN NOVEMBER

November is an ideal shoulder season globally, offering a balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and better value. It’s perfect for transitioning from autumn to early winter.

Main Regions for Shoulder (Sweet Spot) Season:

Europe: November is excellent for cultural city breaks across Ireland, the UK, France, Southern Europe, and the Baltics, offering crisp weather and fewer tourists. Central Europe starts its charming Christmas markets, and Switzerland and the Caucasus provide quieter sightseeing opportunities.

Central Asia: “Silk Road” countries, like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, see significantly cooler, clear weather, perfect for exploring historical cities without the summer heat or crowds.

Africa: November marks a short dry season in Kenya and Tanzania, making it a prime time for safaris amidst lush landscapes and fewer visitors, while South Africa and Mozambique are in their pleasant spring/early summer, ideal before the absolute peak season.

South America is in its vibrant spring/early summer, making Patagonia fantastic for hiking before the peak season, and Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay offer warm beach weather, while the Peruvian and Bolivian highlands provide lush scenery despite the start of the rainy season.

Oceania is in full spring, transitioning to early summer, offering ideal conditions for outdoor activities and city exploration before the intense heat and larger crowds of December and January.