The Best Golf Destinations in November
November is when the winter sun trips begin. As northern Europe turns cold and wet and the home links close down for the year, the Gulf, the Indian Ocean, North Africa and Mexico come into their own, with warm, dry days, courses in peak trim and rates that have not yet climbed to the Christmas peak. Here are the ten destinations we send golfers to in November, ranked, with our verdict on the weather, the value and what to play.
Photo: Emirates Golf Club, Majlis Course, via Google.
How we ranked them
This list weighs the things that actually matter in November: dependable warmth as the northern winter sets in, the quality and depth of the courses, value before the Christmas and New Year rush, and how easy the trip is to run. We have leaned toward the guaranteed sun of the Gulf, the Indian Ocean and Mexico, where November is close to perfect, while giving the warming Atlantic islands and North Africa their due as the safest shorter haul options from Europe. Every destination here links through to our fuller guide so you can go deeper, and every fee is a guide only, always to be confirmed directly before booking.
The 10 best November golf destinations
Dubai and the UAE
November is prime time in the Emirates. The brutal summer heat is gone, daytime temperatures settle into the high twenties Celsius, and the championship courses, the Emirates Majlis, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Yas Links across in Abu Dhabi, are in flawless condition just as the DP World Tour season builds toward its Dubai finale. Add faultless service, world class hotels and a city of dining and beach clubs, and it is the most dependable warm golf trip on earth this month. Book early, before the December peak.
Verdict: the surest November sun, championship golf in peak trim.Mauritius
For a long haul beach and golf escape, November is a lovely time in Mauritius, warm and largely dry as the island heads into its summer, with the championship courses in good order. Play the layouts at Anahita, Heritage Le Telfair and Ile aux Cerfs, then retreat to a five star lagoon resort for the afternoons. It ranks this high on the sheer quality of the golf and the guarantee of warmth, tempered only by the distance and the price of a proper Indian Ocean holiday.
Verdict: world class resort golf wrapped in a tropical holiday.The Algarve, Portugal
The Algarve holds its warmth deep into November, with mild, mostly settled days, quiet tee sheets and rates well below the spring peak. The great courses of the central belt, San Lorenzo, the Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura layouts, Monte Rei in the east, play in fine late season order with the crowds long gone. Short flights from across Europe and superb value make it the best shorter haul choice this month, with the honest caveat that the odd Atlantic front can blow through.
Verdict: the best value warm golf within easy reach of Europe.Cape Town and the Garden Route, South Africa
November is early summer at the Cape, with long, warm days and the Garden Route courses at their lush best. Play Fancourt's three layouts inland at George, the dramatic Pezula and Pinnacle Point on the coast, and the parkland courses around Cape Town, then add the winelands, the safari add ons and Table Mountain for one of the great combined trips. The flights are long and from Europe it is an overnight, but the value and the variety are outstanding.
Verdict: superb early summer golf and the trip of a lifetime around it.Los Cabos, Mexico
By November the Baja peninsula is past its summer humidity and into a glorious dry spell, just before the winter high season prices bite. The Nicklaus, Norman, Weiskopf and Tom Fazio layouts at Cabo del Sol, Quivira, Diamante and Querencia are among the most spectacular in the Americas, tumbling between cactus and the Sea of Cortez. Pair the golf with a beach resort week and the short hop from the western United States and it is a strong, warm November pick.
Verdict: dramatic ocean desert golf before the winter rates arrive.Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is at its best in November, the fierce summer heat replaced by warm, comfortable days and cool evenings, with the snow dusted Atlas as a backdrop to immaculate, watered courses. Play the Amelkis, Royal Golf and Al Maaden layouts, then trade the fairways for the souks, the riads and the rooftop terraces of the medina. A short flight from Europe and a genuine cultural escape make it the most characterful golf and culture combination this month.
Verdict: golf and a real cultural escape in ideal autumn warmth.Hua Hin, Thailand
November marks the start of Thailand's cool, dry season, and the royal resort town of Hua Hin is one of the most rewarding warm weather trips going. The courses, Black Mountain, Banyan and the historic Royal Hua Hin among them, are excellent and superb value, the caddies are part of the charm, and the beach, the food and the spa scene round out a relaxed week. Long haul from Europe but a comfortable hop within Asia, it is a value champion as the season opens.
Verdict: outstanding value golf as Thailand's best season begins.Madeira, Portugal
The subtropical island of Madeira stays mild and green through November, a safe winter warmth bet only a short flight from Europe. Its two courses, the clifftop Palheiro above Funchal and the mountain layout at Santo da Serra, host of the Madeira Open, are dramatic, scenic and a fine pairing with the island's gardens, levada walks and the old town of Funchal. The golf is limited in quantity but high in character, ideal for a relaxed shorter break.
Verdict: dependable winter warmth and dramatic golf close to home.The Canary Islands, Spain
The Canaries are Europe's most reliable winter warmth, and November is firmly in season. Tenerife leads the way with Abama, Buenavista and Costa Adeje, with more golf on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, all volcanic backdrops, ocean views and a near guarantee of low to mid twenties Celsius. Short flights, plenty of resort choice and dependable sun make it a banker for a winter golf week when you do not want to gamble on the weather.
Verdict: Europe's safest winter sun, an easy and dependable choice.Riviera Maya and Cancun, Mexico
The Yucatan coast settles into its warm, dry season in November, with the Atlantic hurricane window closing and the all inclusive resorts in full swing. Play the Greg Norman course at El Camaleon, host of a PGA Tour event, the Nicklaus layouts at Moon Palace and the further designs along the coast, then enjoy the Caribbean beaches and the cenotes and ruins inland. It ranks last only on golfing depth, not on warmth or the quality of the holiday around it.
Verdict: warm, dependable golf and beach as the dry season returns.Indicative conditions and seasonal value for November. Weather, green fees and tee sheets change, so always confirm directly before booking. Check November tee time availability.
Plan your November golf trip
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November golf questions
Where is the best golf in November?
November is when the winter sun destinations come into their own, and our pick is Dubai and the wider UAE, where the searing summer has passed and the season swings fully open with warm, dry days and championship courses in peak trim. Mauritius, the Algarve and Cape Town run it close, while Los Cabos, Marrakech, Hua Hin, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Riviera Maya all offer reliable warmth as Europe turns cold. Always confirm current fees and conditions directly before booking.
Is November a good time for a golf trip?
November is an excellent month for a warm weather golf trip. As northern Europe and much of North America turn cold and wet, the Gulf, the Indian Ocean, North Africa, southern Africa and Mexico offer dependable warmth, dry skies and courses in fine condition, often at shoulder rates before the Christmas peak. The trade off is that the European links season is over, so November is firmly about chasing the sun rather than playing at home.
Where is guaranteed golf sunshine in November?
For the most dependable November sunshine, look to Dubai and the UAE, where the season is at its best, and to Mauritius and the Riviera Maya, both warm and dry. Cape Town and the Garden Route are entering their long southern summer, Los Cabos is warm and settled, and Marrakech offers comfortable autumn days. Closer to Europe, the Canary Islands and Madeira are the safest bets for winter warmth. Always confirm current conditions directly before booking.
How far ahead should you book a November golf trip?
Book three to six months ahead for the best hotel and tee time choice, and earlier for the marquee UAE courses or a large group travelling together. November sits just before the Christmas and New Year peak in the winter sun destinations, so rates are often still reasonable but the best resorts fill early. A trip planner can lock the order, the rooms and the rounds in a single brief before prices climb into December.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal conditions and destination notes verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.