01Weather
Paris weather in November
Afternoons in November average 11.0 °C (52 °F) and nights cool to 5.3 °C (42 °F). The month brings about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days, with around 140 hours of sunshine in total. Compared with October it is 6.1 °C cooler; December is 2.6 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 15 °C / 59 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 44 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 0 °C / 33 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 2.2 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.5 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 43 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 18.9 °C / -3.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 07:37 | 17:30 | 9.9 h |
| 15 November | 07:59 | 17:10 | 9.2 h |
| 30 November | 08:21 | 16:57 | 8.6 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 78 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Paris).
03Crowds
How busy Paris is in November
busy Paris hotels registered 1,454,938 arrivals in November 2019, an index of 1.02 against the monthly average of 1.0 (1,393,721 in November 2022). What drives it:
- All Saints' and Armistice public holidays
- highest domestic-visitor month of the year
- Christmas market opens 22 November
School holidays that fill the city in November
| Market | Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| France (zones A, B, C; Paris is zone C) | Toussaint (all zones) | 17 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Germany (16 states, staggered) | Autumn (earliest to latest state) | 5 Oct – 6 Nov 2026 |
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Armistice Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Paris in November
| Event | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Versailles Musical Fountain shows (Grandes Eaux Musicales) | 1 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 | Gardens of Versailles, weekends and some weekdays · source |
| Giverny, Monet's gardens open season | 1 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 | Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny (75 min from Paris) · source |
| Salon du Chocolat | 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5 · source |
| Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées (Jardins des Champs-Élysées) | 22 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | Jardins des Champs-Élysées · source |
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Armistice Day ceremonies | 11 November, Arc de Triomphe | national |
| Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées | switched on in late November | seasonal |
06Closures
What is closed, and what to book
- Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Non-EEA adults pay €32 since 14 January 2026, EEA residents €22.
- Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required.
- Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays.
- Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
- Catacombs: Reopened 8 April 2026 after renovation; closed Mondays; online timed booking only, no tickets at the door.
- Giverny, Monet's house and garden: Open 1 April to 1 November 2026 only; closed all winter.
- Shops and markets: Winter sales 6 January to 2 February 2027 (national dates, to be confirmed by decree). Most shops close on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; many close on Sundays except in tourist zones.
07Packing
What to pack for Paris in November
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
November has two public holidays, All Saints' on 1 November and Armistice Day on 11 November, and the end of the Toussaint school holidays on 2 November 2026; after that the city settles into its quietest stretch until Christmas. Hotel arrivals stay two percent above the yearly average, but the mix changes: November 2019 had the highest number of French domestic arrivals of any month, 707,000, and far fewer international visitors than summer, so the Louvre's Tuesday closure and Orsay's Monday closure are the only queues you need to plan around.
It is the wettest month by rain days, about thirteen, and the dullest, with 140 hours of sunshine and the sun setting around five. Frost returns on two or three mornings. The compensation arrives on 22 November 2026, when the Christmas market in the Jardins des Champs-Élysées opens and the avenue's lights come on, followed by the department-store windows on Boulevard Haussmann. The Salon du Chocolat closes on 1 November, Giverny and the Versailles fountains the same day, and the Catacombs are open but closed on Mondays. November rates are the lowest of the autumn, and a raincoat beats an umbrella on the windier days along the river. The markets and lights continue into December, when prices climb again.
09Compare
Paris month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 13 | 106 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | 149 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| March | 12 °C | 4 °C | 13 | 225 | moderate 0.99 | Good |
| April | 16 °C | 6 °C | 10 | 306 | busy 1.04 | Mixed |
| May | 19 °C | 10 °C | 13 | 340 | busy 1.03 | Good |
| June | 24 °C | 14 °C | 12 | 354 | very busy 1.12 | Good |
| July | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 367 | very busy 1.1 | Good |
| August | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 340 | moderate 0.96 | Excellent |
| September | 22 °C | 12 °C | 10 | 270 | busy 1.06 | Good |
| October | 17 °C | 10 °C | 12 | 205 | very busy 1.09 | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 13 | 140 | busy 1.02 | Mixed |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 13 | 106 | moderate 0.91 | Mixed |
Not sure about November? See the best time to visit Paris.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in November | 10 °C | 12 |
| Amsterdam in November | 10 °C | 13 |
| Dublin in November | 11 °C | 14 |
| Barcelona in November | 19 °C | 5 |
| Venice in November | 13 °C | 8 |
| Prague in November | 8 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Paris in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit Paris?
November is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Paris. Daytime highs average 11 °C (52 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Paris in November?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (52 °F) and nights near 5 °C (42 °F), with about 140 hours of sunshine over the month. One November in ten brings afternoons above 15 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in November?
November brings about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Paris standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 43 percent.
What should I wear in Paris in November?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Paris crowded in November?
Hotels in Paris registered 1,454,938 arrivals in November 2019, 2 percent above the monthly average, so expect busy conditions. Main drivers: All Saints' and Armistice public holidays; highest domestic-visitor month of the year; Christmas market opens 22 November.
What time does it get dark in Paris in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 17:10 and rises at 07:59, giving 9.2 hours of daylight.
What is closed in Paris in November?
Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required. Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays. Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
Are there school holidays in November that affect Paris?
Yes: France toussaint (all zones) 17 Oct – 2 Nov 2026; Germany autumn (earliest to latest state) 5 Oct – 6 Nov 2026. Family attractions and hotels fill in these weeks.