Your November weather guide
CoolWeather in Paris in November
Paris in November is a reasonable choice for a city break, but not for warmth or long days outdoors. Expect daytime highs around 11°C, nights near 5°C and about 12 rainy days across the month. For a UK traveller, the weather is unlikely to feel like a change of season. Go if you're happy to dress warmly and keep plans flexible; choose a warmer month if sitting outside is central to the trip.
Long-term climate averages for Paris, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Paris, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Paris.
- Average daytime high
- 10.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 15°C
- Average night-time low
- 5.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 0°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +0.3°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 2.3h
- 26% of 8.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 58 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.8°C
- 2015-11-07
- Record low 1991-2020
- -6.7°C
- 1998-11-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 1 h 6 min
- 313 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 9th warmest month of the year in Paris and ranks 129th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within France it is 2nd of 2 (France in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Paris is 0.3°C warmer by day and 0.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Paris peaks at 10.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 5.2°C; one night in ten drops to 0.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 20.8°C (2015-11-07) and the coldest night -6.7°C (1998-11-24).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 58 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2002 with 113 mm, the driest 1993 with 20 mm. Humidity averages 86%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 2.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 8.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:00 and sets about 17:11 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 74%.
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
November is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Paris on our scoring are July, August, June.
Pack for cool afternoons and cold evenings
A warm coat and layers are more useful than clothes chosen for the occasional mild afternoon. The warmer days can reach around 15°C, making a walk more comfortable, but that is not the temperature to build your packing around. At the colder end, nights can fall close to freezing, so bring something warm for your neck and hands if you plan to stay out after dark. Comfortable, waterproof footwear is a sensible choice for walking in cool, wet conditions. This month suits travellers who are content to alternate time outdoors with indoor breaks, rather than spend the whole day outside.
Make the most of daylight and leave room for rain
Rain is frequent enough to influence your plans, though the monthly figures do not tell you how long any particular shower will last. Keep outdoor plans movable and carry a compact umbrella or wear a waterproof outer layer. With about 2.3 hours of sunshine within 8.9 hours of daylight, November is a poor fit if bright skies are a priority. Put the outdoor part of your day into the available daylight and leave indoor time flexible around the forecast. The catch is the combination of cool temperatures, wet weather and limited sunshine, rather than heat making daytime walking uncomfortable.
A little perspective
Paris through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1°C | 1.9°C | 2.1 | 52 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 8.3°C | 1.7°C | 2.9 | 47 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 11.8°C | 3.6°C | 4.0 | 51 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 15.1°C | 5.9°C | 5.1 | 50 | 11 | 1% |
| May | 18.6°C | 9.5°C | 5.3 | 66 | 12 | 7% |
| Junebest | 21.8°C | 12.8°C | 6.1 | 58 | 11 | 20% |
| Julybest | 24.2°C | 14.9°C | 6.6 | 54 | 10 | 39% |
| Augustbest | 24.3°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 58 | 9 | 38% |
| September | 20.6°C | 12.0°C | 5.1 | 48 | 8 | 13% |
| October | 16.1°C | 9.1°C | 3.3 | 61 | 11 | 1% |
| NovemberSelected | 10.7°C | 5.2°C | 2.3 | 58 | 12 | 0% |
| December | 7.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.0 | 68 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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Similar in November
Closest matches on daytime temperature, sea temperature and sunshine, in other countries.
Italy · 11°C by day
Milan
Netherlands · 10°C by day · sea 9°C
Amsterdam
Slovenia · 9°C by day
Bled
Italy · 12°C by day
Lake Garda
Hungary · 9°C by day
Budapest
A little more detail
Paris in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Paris hot in November?
Paris is cool in November: the average daytime high is 10.7°C and nights average 5.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
How much does it rain in Paris in November?
Paris sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 58 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2002 (113 mm) and the driest was 1993 (20 mm).
How sunny is Paris in November?
Paris gets around 2.3 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 8.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Paris compare with the UK in November?
Paris is on average 0.3°C warmer than London by day in November (10.7°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Paris?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Paris reached 20.8°C on 2015-11-07, and the coldest night dropped to -6.7°C on 1998-11-24.
Is Paris warmer than London in November?
Only slightly. Paris has an average daytime high of 10.7°C, compared with London's 10.4°C. That difference is too small to make Paris a meaningful choice for warmer weather, so pack much as you would for London.
Which months are better alternatives to November?
June, July and August are the best months to consider instead. If your priority is warmth rather than a cool-weather city break, choose from those months rather than relying on an unusually mild spell in November.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Paris. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C