Paris in November 2026: what to expect
November is cool, grey and short on daylight. The usual values for the month are an average high of 11.1°C, an average low of 6.2°C, 54.3 mm of rain over about 10 days and only 69.8 hours of sunshine in the whole month (Météo-France normals, Paris-Montsouris, 1991-2020). Pack a coat, an umbrella and shoes that cope with wet pavements; the first Christmas lights go up from late November. Ideas for the month are in things to do in Paris in November, and for wet days in Paris on a rainy day. Page reviewed on 12 November 2026.
Paris weather month by month
The figures are the 1991-2020 climate normals for the Paris-Montsouris station published by Météo-France, the French national weather service. They are averages over 30 years: any given month can be warmer, colder or wetter, and the capital's summers now bring heatwaves above these highs. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm of rain.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6°C | 3.2°C | 47.6 mm | 9.9 | 59 h |
| February | 8.8°C | 3.3°C | 41.8 mm | 9.1 | 84 h |
| March | 12.8°C | 5.6°C | 45.2 mm | 9.5 | 135 h |
| April | 16.6°C | 7.9°C | 45.8 mm | 8.6 | 177 h |
| May | 20.2°C | 11.1°C | 69.0 mm | 9.2 | 201 h |
| June | 23.4°C | 14.2°C | 51.3 mm | 8.3 | 204 h |
| July | 25.7°C | 16.2°C | 59.4 mm | 7.4 | 222 h |
| August | 25.6°C | 16.0°C | 58.0 mm | 8.1 | 215 h |
| September | 21.5°C | 13.0°C | 44.7 mm | 7.5 | 175 h |
| October | 16.5°C | 9.9°C | 55.2 mm | 9.5 | 119 h |
| November | 11.1°C | 6.2°C | 54.3 mm | 10.4 | 70 h |
| December | 8.0°C | 3.8°C | 62.0 mm | 11.4 | 57 h |
| Year | 16.5°C | 9.2°C | 634.3 mm | 108.9 | 1,717 h |
Source: Météo-France, climate normals 1991-2020, Paris-Montsouris station. Page reviewed on 12 November 2026; the normals are renewed every ten years.
What the numbers mean for a trip
- Warmest and sunniest: June to August, with more than 200 hours of sunshine a month and highs of 23 to 26°C.
- Driest: February, with 41.8 mm; the wettest month is May, with 69 mm, usually in short showers rather than long grey spells.
- Darkest: December and January, with 57 to 59 hours of sunshine in the month.
- Best balance: late April to June and September, when highs sit between 17 and 23°C.
To choose dates by crowds, events and budget rather than weather alone, read the best time to visit Paris, then the seasonal guides: Paris in spring, Paris in summer, Paris in autumn and Paris in winter.
Month by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest month in Paris? July, with an average high of 25.7°C, just ahead of August at 25.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Paris? January, with an average low of 3.2°C (February, 3.3°C, is close).
When does it rain most in Paris? May has the highest total (69 mm), December the most rainy days (11.4).
How much sun does Paris get? About 1,717 hours a year, from 57 hours in December to 222 hours in July.
The Paris Authority editorial team, 12 November 2026.
