Paris · France
November
Cold and grey, but affordable and culturally rich — good for food, art, and low cost.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Paris — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
10.5°C
Low
5.3°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
2.7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Paris
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Budget hotel rates return — one of the most affordable months for central Paris
- ↑Beaujolais Nouveau release (third Thursday): every bistro in France celebrates with the first wine of the vintage
- ↑Museum visits unhurried: no queues, no crowds, no competition for the good light
What you sacrifice
- ↓Only 2.7 hours of sunshine daily — requires embracing the indoor Paris of cafés, galleries, and restaurants
- ↓Cold (5°C overnight) and increasingly wet
- ↓Limited outdoor enjoyment; Seine walks require full winter kit
How November compares to September (best month)
| Factor | November | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 5 |
November in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Paris, not across destinations. Methodology →