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Visit French Basque Country
in November?

French Basque Country in November? Not the best window — aim for August.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.37°N 1.30°W
14°CMax temperature
53%Rainy days
6.5hSunshine / day

French Basque Country weather in November

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
53% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)

Should you visit French Basque Country in November?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 53%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 14°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 6.5h/d

Our take: French Basque Country in November: 53% rain, 6.5h of sunshine. Better to wait for August.

French Basque Country in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Autumn marks the end of peak season in French Basque Country. Temperatures drop (14°C) and rain returns (53% of days). With 53% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for French Basque Country

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January4°C10°C47%4.85.9h4.0/10
🌦️ February5°C13°C43%3.87.8h4.7/10
🌦️ March6°C14°C55%4.19.0h4.5/10
🌦️ April8°C16°C51%3.910.1h6.1/10
🌦️ May10°C18°C54%3.711.6h7.0/10
🌦️ June14°C23°C50%4.211.8h7.4/10
🌤️ July16°C24°C38%2.212.5h8.0/10
🌤️ August16°C25°C35%2.211.9h8.1/10
🌤️ September14°C23°C41%3.510.6h7.5/10
🌦️ October11°C20°C41%3.88.6h7.1/10
🌦️ November7°C14°C53%5.86.5h4.1/10
🌦️ December5°C12°C45%5.15.5h4.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, French Basque Country averages 14°C, 53% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

November vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — French Basque Country in November

Is November a good time to visit French Basque Country?
November is not recommended for French Basque Country (score 4.1/10). With 53% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine, consider August (8.1/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in French Basque Country in November?
Yes, 53% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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