Nord Weather in November

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

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Lille Valenciennes Villeneuve d'Ascq Tourcoing

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

What to Expect in the Nord in November

The Nord, France is a region in France. November in the Nord generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Lille.

For specific regional insights in the Nord, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Seclin with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Bray-Dunes with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Lille gets roughly 62 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in the Nord in November

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Nord

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

Temperature range in the Nord (November)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (November)

Lille

In November Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
62 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In November Valenciennes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
62 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In November Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
62 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In November Tourcoing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
62 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In November Dunkerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
65 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dunkerque →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Valenciennes 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Tourcoing 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Dunkerque 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Cambrai 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Nord weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nord, France in November?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Nord, France in November. The popular destination of Lille averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Nord, France in November?

Average temperatures in the Nord, France during November range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Lille.

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

November is on the drier side in the Nord, France. Lille averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Nord, France?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Lille, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Nord, France.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lille. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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