By November, the UK is cold and dark, but a few hours away the sun is still warm. It is a great month for a short break or a week of winter sun before Christmas, with quieter resorts and good value.
Here are the destinations that are reliably warm in November, each with one of our best-rated hotels.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- The Canary Islands
- Madeira
- Cyprus, Malta and the Red Sea
- November temperatures at a glance
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Hoteles Jardines De Nivaria | Costa Adeje, Tenerife | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.7/5 | No |
| Morasol Suites | Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering | 4.6/5 | No |
| Gloria Izaro Club Hotel | Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Buendia Corralejo | Corralejo, Fuerteventura | 3★ | Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering | 4.8/5 | No |
| Castanheiro Boutique Hotel | Funchal, Madeira | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Anemi Hotel & Executive Suites | Paphos Resort, Paphos | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Hotel Valentina | St Julians, Malta and Gozo | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Barceló Tiram Sharm | Nabq Bay Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh | 3★ | All Inclusive | 4.5/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
The Canary Islands
The most reliable sunshine, typically 23 to 25 °C.
Adrian Hoteles Jardines De Nivaria
- Costa Adeje, Tenerife
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Five-star Adrián Hoteles Jardines de Nivaria in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, has stylish surroundings, excellent service, superb dining and direct access to the beachfront promenade.
Best for: Tenerife
Morasol Suites
- Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Morasol Suites in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, overlooks the harbour, with modern décor, excellent views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Best for: Gran Canaria
Gloria Izaro Club Hotel
- Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Gloria Izaro Club Hotel in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, has a modern style, well-equipped apartments, excellent service and an entertainment programme.
Best for: Lanzarote
Buendia Corralejo
- Corralejo, Fuerteventura
- 3-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Buendía Corralejo in Fuerteventura has a chic and modern design, a chilled pool scene, excellent service and spacious two-bedroom apartments.
Best for: Fuerteventura
Madeira
Mild and green, around 21 to 22 °C.
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
- Funchal, Madeira
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel in Funchal has traditional charm, a rooftop pool, stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Best for: Madeira
Cyprus, Malta and the Red Sea
Cyprus and Malta for mild sightseeing weather; the Red Sea for real heat.
Anemi Hotel & Executive Suites
- Paphos Resort, Paphos
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Anemi Hotel & Executive Suites in Paphos has a modern design and a central location close to the beach, with suites available.
Best for: Cyprus
Hotel Valentina
- St Julians, Malta and Gozo
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Hotel Valentina in St Julian’s, Malta, has a rooftop infinity pool, with the beach and nightlife within reach.
Best for: Malta
Barceló Tiram Sharm
- Nabq Bay Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh
- 3-star
- All Inclusive
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Barceló Tiram Sharm in Nabq Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, is beachfront, with stunning Red Sea views and modern rooms, great for families and couples, on an all-inclusive basis.
Best for: Red Sea heat
November temperatures at a glance
Typical daytime highs in November: Sharm el-Sheikh around 28 °C; Canary Islands 23 to 25 °C; Cyprus around 23 °C; Madeira 21 to 22 °C; Malta around 21 °C. For beach weather, choose the Red Sea or the Canaries; for mild sightseeing, Cyprus, Malta and Madeira are lovely.
Tips for November sun
Flights are shortest to Malta (around three hours) and Madeira (under four hours); the Canaries are around four to four and a half hours and Sharm el-Sheikh about five and a half. Pack a light jacket for evenings, and look for a heated pool in Madeira and Malta.
How we chose these hotels
For each destination that is reliably mild or warm in November, we chose a hotel our guests rate highly. We excluded hotels already featured in our other guides, so you get fresh choices. Every hotel here is well rated by our guests on TripAdvisor, and every one can be booked with us as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Where is hottest in November?
The Red Sea, such as Sharm el-Sheikh, at around 28 °C; the Canaries are the warmest within about four hours.
Is Tenerife warm in November?
Yes, typically 23 to 25 °C in the south.
Is Cyprus warm in November?
Mild and often sunny, around 23 °C, though the weather is more changeable.
What is the shortest flight for November sun?
Malta, at around three hours.
Find your November sun holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these hotels.
Keep planning
- Canary Islands holidays
- Madeira holidays
- Cyprus holidays
- Best winter-sun hotels under 5 hours
- Christmas and New Year in the sun
- Where’s hot for October half-term?
Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
