If you think the UK has barely seen any sunshine this month, you’re right. We have been experiencing a weather event called “anticyclonic gloom”, which brings seemingly endless overcast conditions, with drizzle, low cloud and fog. Some parts of the UK have recorded just minutes of sunshine so far this month.
Odiham in Hampshire, for instance, has seen only 12 minutes of the sun over the 11 days of November, while the entirety of England has experienced less than one-tenth of its expected sunshine for this time of year. Sunny, bright weather is an instant mood lifter, essential for keeping Vitamin D levels up and regulating our body’s circadian rhythms, so it follows that many Britons will be craving a trip to somewhere with more favourable weather. While the Met Office says UK conditions will improve, November is never known for its sunny skies.
That means your best bet for almost guaranteed sunshine is an escape from the UK, although you don’t need to take a long-haul flight to feel the sun on your face. Research from online travel agent Travel Supermarket shows that November is the fourth cheapest month to go on holiday globally, and one of the most affordable in terms of European destinations. Here are some of the best places to visit to escape the gloom this month and next.
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain While not the hottest Canary Island – that honour goes to Lanzarote – Fuerteventura is the least rainy, meaning you’ll be more likely to see clear s.
