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Rhône-Alps Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rhône-Alps, France in November.

Planning a getaway to the Rhône-Alps, France this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Rhône-Alps in November

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. The Rhône-Alps, France offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at 1°C (34°F) to mild in Saint-Just at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Saint-Just and -8°C (18°F) in Aussois.

For a closer look at conditions across the Rhône-Alps, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feurs with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Joyeuse with 195 mm (7.7 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Lyon receives roughly 75 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Rhône-Alps by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rhône-Alps — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lyon)

Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in November

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

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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 Rhône-Alps

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

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (November)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (November)

Lyon

In November Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
75 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In November Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
100 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Tignes

In November Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
100 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Les Deux Alpes

In November Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
85 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Les Menuires

In November Les Menuires 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
122 hours
70 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Tignes 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Les Deux Alpes 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Les Menuires 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Val Thorens 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in November?

Expect poor weather across the Rhône-Alps, France in November. The popular destination of Lyon averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in November?

Average temperatures in the Rhône-Alps, France during November range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Lyon.

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in November?

Lyon typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across the Rhône-Alps, France.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France due to the typically poor weather in Lyon.

On average, the best time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Lyon. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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