Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Paris in November
Paris cools off: highs slip to 51°F (11°C), from 62°F in October, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 51°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 53 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in October to 60/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Paris in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Musée du Louvre
The world's largest art museum, from the Mona Lisa to Egyptian antiquities.
Champs-Élysées
The avenue's plane trees are wrapped in lights from late November into January, running up to the Arc de Triomphe.
Jardins du Trocadéro
Terraced gardens and fountains facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, the classic place to watch it sparkle.
Why now November scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Angelina
Tearoom on Rue de Rivoli since 1903, known for thick hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc pastries.
Printemps Haussmann
Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.
L'As du Fallafel
Marais falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers, stuffed pitas to go.
Nearby in November
- Reims in November~81 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in November~118 mi · highs 52°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tours in November~127 mi · highs 53°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Saumur in November~157 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Paris in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 91. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Paris in November?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in November?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.1 in (662 mm).
What should I pack for Paris in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Paris in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.