Where’s actually warm in November from Cork?
Places averaging 20°C or more in November, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Warmest: Tenerife, about 25°C. It has the warmest sea too, at 21°C. Driest: Lanzarote, about 3 rainy days.
Tenerife
25°7/7+15°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”Lanzarote
24°6/7+14°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”Alicante
21°6/7+11°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”Faro and the Algarve
20°6/7+10°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Golf, grilled fish and a sunburnt man from Mullingar. Grand.”Málaga
20°6/7+10°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”Seville
20°6/7+10°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”November at a glance
| Place | Avg high | Sea | Sun a day | Rainy days | Flight | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 25°C | 21°C | 6h | 4 | 4h 10m | 7/7 |
| Lanzarote | 24°C | 21°C | 6h | 3 | 3h 50m | 6/7 |
| Alicante | 21°C | 18°C | 6h | 3 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Faro and the Algarve | 20°C | 17°C | 6h | 5 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Málaga | 20°C | 18°C | 6h | 5 | 2h 45m | 6/7 |
| Seville | 20°C | – | 6h | 6 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Dublin, for comparison | 10°C | 11°C | 2h | 12 | – | – |
Long-term averages, rounded. Rainy days are days with at least 1mm of rain. Sea temperature is shown where there is a beach to swim from.
Irish school holidays in November 2026
No mid-term or school holidays in November, so fares are usually calmer. Good news for anyone not tied to the school run.
What's on in November
Not every good trip is about the sun. Festivals, carnivals and Christmas markets worth the flight.
Copenhagen 8°C
Tivoli Gardens dressed up for Christmas, from mid-November.
Direct from DublinCraiova 10°C
Craiova Christmas Market, voted the best in Europe by European Best Destinations in 2025. Huge lights, a Ferris wheel, mid-November to early January.
No direct flight from IrelandHelsinki 3°C
St Thomas Christmas Market on Senate Square, usually from late November.
Direct from DublinNew York 12°C
Thanksgiving Day Parade, the fourth Thursday of November.
Direct from Dublin and ShannonSalzburg and the Austrian Alps 8°C
Christkindlmarkt in the square in front of the cathedral, from mid-November.
Direct from DublinSibiu 8°C
Sibiu Christmas Market in the Large Square, one of the loveliest in Europe, mid-November to early January.
No direct flight from IrelandVienna 8°C
Christmas markets at the City Hall and Schönbrunn Palace, from mid-November.
Direct from DublinZagreb 10°C
Advent in Zagreb: one of Europe’s best-rated Christmas markets, late November to early January.
Direct from Dublin
Dates move from year to year. Check the event's own website before you book.
Questions people actually ask
Where is warm in November with a direct flight from Cork?
The warmest places with direct flights from Cork in November are Tenerife (25°C), Lanzarote (24°C), Alicante (21°C), Faro and the Algarve (20°C) and Málaga (20°C). Those are average daytime highs.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in November?
Direct from Cork, the warmest sea is in Lanzarote (21°C) and Tenerife (21°C). The Irish Sea is about 11°C, for comparison.
Where is sunniest in November?
Of the places with direct flights, Alicante gets the most sunshine in November, about 6 hours a day. Dublin averages about 2.
Are there school holidays in Ireland in November 2026?
No. With no mid-term or school holidays, fares and hotel prices are usually calmer, which makes it a good time for anyone without kids in school.
What's on in November?
Copenhagen: Tivoli Gardens dressed up for Christmas, from mid-November. Craiova: Craiova Christmas Market, voted the best in Europe by European Best Destinations in 2025. Huge lights, a Ferris wheel, mid-November to early January. Helsinki: St Thomas Christmas Market on Senate Square, usually from late November. New York: Thanksgiving Day Parade, the fourth Thursday of November.