France weather in November
France in November averages 9°C (47°F) and 54 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in France, November is the fourth coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (47°F)
6–11°C · 43–52°F
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is France like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for France in November?
A light rain jacket
About 54 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
November compared with October and December
November in France is 4.5°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
November in France is 2.4°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in France in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 10 minutes in France, rising about 08:00 and setting about 17:09 local time.
November ends 1 hour 16 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 7 hours short of June, the longest-lit month here.
France weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 45 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 45 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 58 mm |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 54 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 51 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 54 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 62 mm |
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FAQs about France in November
November climate averages for France, 1991–2020.
France averages 9°C (47°F) in November, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 54 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 9°C (47°F) against 6°C (43°F) in December — 2.4°C warmer.
November is 4.5°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 10 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 16 hours 10 minutes in June and 8 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 08:00 and sunset about 17:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 16 minutes shorter than it starts.
