Where to go in November

+Only six rainy days, lower humidity and mild temperatures make late November especially strong.

–The best conditions can increase demand for central accommodation.

+One of Sydney's best all-round months: warm, bright, long days and excellent outdoor conditions before Christmas demand.

–Prices begin climbing as summer approaches.

+Best overall weather balance

–Popular travel month

+Around 30°C — warm and comfortable with perfect beach, rooftop and desert conditions as the season reopens.

–Crowds and prices return to high-season levels.

+Cooler, drier conditions and excellent theme-park weather.

–Thanksgiving week creates a major demand spike.

+Peak autumn leaves with cool, dry, very walkable days.

–Leaf-viewing weekends crowd the famous gardens.

+Rain drops sharply and the city moves into the more comfortable dry season.

–Demand begins increasing as peak season approaches.

+Noticeably quieter with better value than the peak season.

–Cooler temperatures and a higher chance of rain.

+Lower crowds + better prices

–Cooler and wetter

+Low crowds + good prices

–Less reliable beach weather

+Quiet period with better value.

–Cooler and less reliable weather.

+Comfortable temperatures and a great month for a city trip.

–The big-event energy of October has passed.

+Conditions begin improving as the transition toward the dry season starts, while marine life remains strong.

–Weather can still be unsettled early in the month.

+Comfortable weather, lower crowds and major cultural/sporting events.

–Rain risk begins increasing and Thanksgiving affects demand.

+Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.

–Demand and prices climb quickly as the month progresses.

+Quieter and potentially better value

–Cooler and shorter days

+Improving weather

–Some lingering rain

+Lower prices and crowds

–Cooler and wetter than autumn peak

+Humidity and rainfall generally decline while temperatures stay warm.

–Demand starts climbing as the winter season begins.

+Autumn-to-holiday atmosphere with cooler, quieter streets.

–Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season push demand up around specific dates.

+The emptiest month of the year, at the lowest rates.

–Grey, wet and dark by late afternoon.

+Crowds drop away and prices fall with them.

–Cooler and wetter — rooftop evenings become hit and miss.

+Dry season is back, and if you want Día de Muertos, the first days of November are unmatched.

–Hotels book out around Oct 31–Nov 2 — go after Nov 3 for the same weather, none of the queues.

+Autumn foliage peaks mid-to-late month — Minoh’s maple trail is spectacular.

–Second price and crowd spike of the year; book ahead.

+Improving weather

–Humidity remains high

+Value seekers and travelers who don't need perfect weather every day

–Occasional heavy showers and less predictable conditions

+Low crowds and prices

–Cold and dark

+Quiet and affordable outside the Independence Day period.

–Crowds spike around November 11, and rainy-season weather lingers.

+Festive atmosphere

–Highest rainfall

+The quietest, cheapest month of the year — nothing is busy.

–Grey, damp weather with little outdoor life.

+Quieter beaches, lower rates and lush green landscapes.

–Humidity rises and heavier rain becomes increasingly common.

+Lower rates and fewer visitors before the Christmas rush.

–Darker, colder and wetter conditions.

+Much quieter and better value across the city.

–Cooler and wetter, so do not plan the trip around rooftops.

+One of the cheapest months of the year, with the after-season calm fully settled in.

–The wettest and one of the greyest months, with cooler temperatures.

+One of the quietest and better-value periods.

–Dark, cold and wet.

+Low crowds and improved hotel value.

–Short days reduce outdoor sightseeing time.

+Quiet streets, baths and strong value.

–Short days and colder weather.

+Design, food and museums at better value.

–The weakest month for weather and daylight.

+Quiet and good value once Thanksgiving week passes — museums nearly empty.

–Cold sets in fast, and Thanksgiving week itself brings a short, sharp crowd spike.