Weather in Paris in November

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

In France, this is how Paris actually wears November, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, November sits in the middle of Paris's year.

Pack for Paris in November, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.

Paris
Average temp
9°C

6–11°C

Rainfall
54 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine

What to expect

Daytime

Cool days in Paris: 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 Paris. 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

Where to stay in Paris

Dates are a starting point for November.

All hotels in Paris

Average weather in Paris

TemperatureRainfall

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

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FAQs about Paris

Climate averages for Paris, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Paris 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.