French Riviera · AutumnMonth summary
French Riviera weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Riviera in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: November is a good time to visit French Riviera. July remains slightly better (+2.8 pts).
By trip type
French Riviera in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds Autumn in French Riviera is often underrated: 17°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 13°C | 20% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 14°C | 23% | 2.5 | 9.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 15°C | 23% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 28% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 31% | 2.0 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.3 | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.6h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 25°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 26% | 3.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 32% | 4.2 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 14°C | 22% | 2.8 | 7.6h | 6.3/10 |
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 Riviera averages 17°C, 32% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
November vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Riviera in November
Is November a good time to visit French Riviera?
November is an acceptable time for French Riviera (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in French Riviera in November?
With 17°C max and 8.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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