November in Paris averages highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and lows of 5 °C (42 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 9 h 04 min of daylight.
November weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
Tough month: cold and some rain. November is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints' Day (Toussaint) public holiday
- Wed 11 Nov: Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Paris in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in November
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 5 °C (42 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. November is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11° / 5° | 9 | Tough month |
| Amsterdam | 10° / 5° | 11 | Tough month |
| Munich | 9° / 1° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, November is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and about 9 rainy days. November is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in November?
Average highs are 11 °C (52 °F) and lows 5 °C (42 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in November?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 63 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.