Weather in France in November

November in France is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.

A country pin in November is a warning: one region of France will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, November sits in the middle of France's year.

France
Average temp
9°C

6–11°C

Rainfall
54 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine

What to expect

Daytime

Cool days in France: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.

Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.

Rain

November is a wetter month in France. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.

Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Average weather in France

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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FAQs about France

Climate averages for France, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit France is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.

May is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.