November weather forecast
France

November in France signifies the transition from autumn to winter, with a substantial decrease in temperatures across the country. The northern coast near the English Channel experiences a noticeable drop in temperature, with averages of about 10°C (50°F).

On the Atlantic Coast, cities like Nantes and Bordeaux see temperatures ranging from 11°C (51.8°F) to 13°C (55.4°F). The weather turns noticeably colder and wetter compared to the previous months, making outdoor activities less frequent.

Paris, along with the other interior regions of France, witnesses an average temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city’s urban landscape takes on a distinct autumnal hue, although the weather is considerably colder, especially during the evenings and nights.

Southeastern France and Corsica, despite their Mediterranean climate, are not immune to the November chill. Cities such as Nice and Marseille see their average temperatures dropping to 15°C (59°F). However, the weather remains relatively mild compared to the rest of the country.

In the alpine regions, November signals the approach of the skiing season, with temperatures in the lower areas falling to about 9°C (48.2°F). Snowfall becomes more frequent, particularly in the higher regions.

Both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic see a further decline in sea temperatures, with averages around 16°C (60.8°F) and 13°C (55.4°F) respectively. This drop in temperature makes swimming less appealing, though other water activities may still be viable.

Rainfall in November increases significantly across the country, with averages ranging from 60mm (2.36") to 100mm (3.94"). The higher precipitation and colder temperatures signify the onset of winter in France, making November a less popular time for tourism, except for those interested in experiencing the pre-winter atmosphere.

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• Paris - November »
  In Paris in November, during 12.1 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paris, during November, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.
• Marseille - November »
  The month with the most rainfall in Marseille is November, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Marseille is November, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.
• Lyon - November »
  On the first day of November in Lyon, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:27. In Lyon, November brings the first touch of winter, while still holding onto the last vestiges of autumn.
• Toulouse - November »
  In Toulouse, in November, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of November in Toulouse, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 17:46.
• Nice - November »
  In Nice, during November, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. In Nice in November, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F).
• Nantes - November »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Nantes, France. In Nantes, in November, during 15.5 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Strasbourg - November »
  In Strasbourg in November, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Strasbourg, in November, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.
• Montpellier - November »
  In Montpellier, during November, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Montpellier are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Bordeaux - November »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bordeaux is November, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Bordeaux are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Lille - November »
  In Lille during November, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Lille in November, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• Rennes - November »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Rennes are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Rennes during November, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Reims - November »
  On the first day of November in Reims, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:23. In Reims, in November, during 14 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.