The Leeward Islands in November
November is a middling month for the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 53% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
The Leeward Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-80°F
- FebB+79°F
- MarA-79°F
- AprB+80°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-83°F
- JulB+84°F
- AugB+84°F
- SepB+85°F
- OctB+84°F
- NovB+83°F
- DecA-81°F
October: B+ · November: B+ · December: A-. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in November
Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Nov | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Jolly Beach Resort | A- | SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Cloggy's Antigua Yacht Club | A- | SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Four Seasons Resort Nevis | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Paradise Beach Nevis | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Curtain Bluff | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueA-WedB+ |
| Carlisle Bay Antigua | A- | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueA-WedB+ |
| Hermitage Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Sandals Grande Antigua | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in November
Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.
Questions
- Is November a good time to visit the Leeward Islands?
- November is a middling month for the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 53% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
- How warm is the Leeward Islands in November?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is November hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in November.
- How crowded is the Leeward Islands in November?
- Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Leeward Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.