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France in November: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What November is actually like in France — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 11°C
- Average low
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 84mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 9th warmest month of France's year. The 4th wettest month, at 10% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in November
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- November 1, 2026 Toussaint · All Saints' Day
- November 11, 2026 Armistice · Armistice Day
On in November
- Pentagon 10th Anniversary Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Wagner's Ring Festival (Paris Opera): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Paris Photo: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Taemin LiMiNaL Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Beaujolais Nouveau Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
- Christmas in Alsace Strasbourg
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Lyon, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.