Maldives
Maldives
Start of the drier season; calm seas and good diving.
- Surf
- 8 out of 10
- Dive
- 10 out of 10
- Freedive
- 8 out of 10
- Best months
- Jan to Dec
November · Winter sun begins
Where to Go in November: The Start of Winter Sun
First winter-sun campaigns.
November overview
The ocean in November
November is when winter-sun planning becomes real. The Maldives and Sri Lanka’s south coast typically come into season, the Seychelles and Mauritius are in their transitional or early-summer months, and the Canaries offer short-haul warmth.
Climate and conditions
Indian Ocean transitional months often bring calm seas. Sri Lanka’s south and west coasts typically begin their season; Atlantic islands are in winter-swell mode.
For European travellers
Before the festive peak, November often offers better availability. Pre-Christmas trips suit couples.
Best-fit destinations
Where to go in November
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- Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
South- and west-coast surf season typically begins.
- Surf
- 9 out of 10
- Dive
- 7 out of 10
- Freedive
- 6 out of 10
- Best months
- Jan to Aug
- Indian Ocean
Seychelles
Seychelles
Calm transitional seas.
- Surf
- 7 out of 10
- Dive
- 9 out of 10
- Freedive
- 8 out of 10
- Best months
- Apr to Feb
- Indian Ocean
Mauritius
Mauritius
Early summer warmth before the festive peak.
- Surf
- 7 out of 10
- Dive
- 8 out of 10
- Freedive
- 7 out of 10
- Best months
- Apr to Dec
- Central America
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Transition to dry season toward month-end.
- Surf
- 9 out of 10
- Dive
- 6 out of 10
- Freedive
- 6 out of 10
- Best months
- Dec to Sep
- Atlantic Europe
Spain
Canary Islands
Consistent winter swell and mild air.
- Surf
- 9 out of 10
- Dive
- 8 out of 10
- Freedive
- 7 out of 10
- Best months
- Jan to Dec
Also often in season in November
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