Month guide · Paris · France
Paris in November
What November is really like in Paris: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. Damp and grey, but some of the lowest hotel prices of the year; Christmas lights go up mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Paris: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (16°C (61°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:11
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, cultural events and autumn colour; it turns damp and grey by November, when prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas lights switched on along the Champs-Élysées (usually late November)
- Beaujolais Nouveau release (third Thursday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Use the underground passage from the Champs-Élysées; never try to cross the roundabout on foot.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Iconic
- After dark
Experience · Seine
Seine river cruise
An hour on the river passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower, with most of the bridges in between.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
- Iconic
Religious site · Île de la Cité
Sainte-Chapelle
Visit on a bright morning; the upper chapel is at its most spectacular when the sun is on the south windows.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Garden · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Luxembourg Gardens
The Senate's formal gardens are where Parisians read on the famous green chairs, children sail wooden boats on the octagonal pond and older locals play pétanque.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Paris?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Damp and grey, but some of the lowest hotel prices of the year; Christmas lights go up mid-month.
+How warm is Paris in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Paris in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.