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French Riviera Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the French Riviera, France in November.

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

What to Expect in the French Riviera in November

The French Riviera, France is a region in France. November in the French Riviera generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Menton to 17°C (63°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Saint-Tropez and 10°C (50°F) in Menton.

For a closer look at conditions across the French Riviera, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Grasse with 142 mm (5.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cannes.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Cannes gets around 156 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the French Riviera by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the French Riviera — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cannes)

Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the French Riviera.

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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 French Riviera

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the French Riviera, France?

Temperature range in the French Riviera (November)

Precipitation variation in the French Riviera (November)

Cannes

In November Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
156 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Nice

In November Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
156 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Saint-Tropez

In November Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Antibes

In November Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
156 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Saint-Raphaël

In November Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
140 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the French Riviera, 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 French Riviera in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Nice 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Saint-Tropez 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Antibes 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Saint-Raphaël 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Menton 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

The French Riviera weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the French Riviera, France in November?

the French Riviera, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cannes average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the French Riviera, France in November?

In Cannes, the average daytime high in November is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does the French Riviera, France get a lot of rain in November?

the French Riviera, France sees substantial rainfall in November. Cannes typically averages about 135 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the French Riviera, France?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cannes, November may not be the ideal time to visit the French Riviera, France.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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