8 Best Places To Visit In November For Autumn Colours, Festivals, And More

Anwesha Santra

Kyoto, Japan

November is prime foliage season in Kyoto. Wander through Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, and temple gardens framed by fiery maple leaves.

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Jaipur, India

Cooler November temperatures make Jaipur ideal for exploring its forts, palaces and bazaars. Pair your visit with a day trip to the Pushkar Camel Fair.

Camels drink water at the Pushkar Camel Fair rajujangidofficial/instagram

Chiang Mai, Thailand

November marks the start of Chiang Mai’s cooler, drier season, with Yi Peng and Loy Krathong adding lantern-lit festivities to the city’s calendar.

Yi Peng Festival in Chiangmai, Thailand Theerayoot/Shutterstock

Seoul, South Korea

Catch the last of Seoul’s autumn colours in November, then warm up with steaming bowls of Korean soups and hotteok as temperatures turn crisp.

A street in Seoul southkorea.explores/instagram

Istanbul, Türkiye

November brings cooler days to Istanbul, making it easier to explore the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus, and neighbourhoods on foot.

A surreal view of Hagia Sophia, Turkey Shutterstock

Cape Town, South Africa

Spring is in full swing in Cape Town in November. Explore Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and nearby vineyards before the peak summer crowds arrive.

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Melbourne, Australia

November means spring in Melbourne, with brighter days, gardens in bloom, sporting events, and a packed cultural calendar.

Royal Botanic Garden Of Melbourne Shutterstock

Marrakech, Morocco

November’s milder temperatures are well suited to exploring Marrakech’s souks, palaces and gardens, with the Atlas Mountains making an easy day-trip option.

Market in Alleyway with red walls in Marrakech Medina souks Shutterstock

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