Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Reims in November
Reims cools off: highs slip to 49°F (10°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Only about 8 h 50 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – July and September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 8.2 in (208 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in October to 56/100.
- 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 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reims in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Café du Palais
Family-run brasserie since 1930 near the cathedral, with an Art Deco glass roof and champagne by the glass.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Taittinger
Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in November
- Paris in November~81 mi · highs 51°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in November~111 mi · highs 50°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in November~125 mi · highs 50°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in November~139 mi · highs 50°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Reims in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Reims?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May – July and September, at up to 89. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in November?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in November?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reims in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.