Écrins National Park Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in November.

Planning a trip to the Écrins National Park, France this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in November

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. November in the Écrins National Park generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Les Vigneaux at 2°C (36°F) to cold in Orcières at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Orcières and -8°C (18°F) in Les Vigneaux. In many regions in France, November is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Écrins National Park, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Orcières with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans with 141 mm (5.6 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Puy-Saint-Vincent receives around 85 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Écrins National Park.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Écrins National Park

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (November)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (November)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In November Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
85 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Orcières

In November Orcières generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
85 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

La Grave

In November La Grave generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
85 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In November Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
85 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Les Vigneaux

In November Les Vigneaux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Écrins National Park, in France.

In our records: France November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in France brought 268 mm (11 in) in Carcassonne on November 30, 1993.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Écrins National Park in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Orcières 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 127 mm (5 in)
La Grave 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Les Vigneaux 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Freissinières 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in November?

Expect poor weather across the Écrins National Park, France in November. The popular destination of Puy-Saint-Vincent averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -8°C (18°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in November?

Average temperatures in the Écrins National Park, France during November range from a nighttime low near -8°C (18°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of snow/rain in November?

the Écrins National Park, France sees substantial snow/rainfall in November. Puy-Saint-Vincent typically averages about 130 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puy-Saint-Vincent, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Écrins National Park, France.

On average, the best time to visit the Écrins National Park, France is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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