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Averages for Paris in November

November is winter in Paris, and thus the cold weather begins to set in for the next few months.

Expect cold days, though the temperatures rarely drop below freezing.

In more recent years, cold fronts have caused the temperatures to drop and have even caused snow fall in the city.

The average temperature for this month can reach 10°C (50°F), dropping to an average low of 5°C (41°F).

The average amount of rainfall expected for this month is 51 mm over 15 days.

There is a lot less sunshine seen in November also.

The average amount of sunshine per day is 2 hours throughout this month.

November is not peak tourist season in Paris, so if you want to visit the city at this time, you are less likely to have to queue for any of the major tourist attractions you may wish to see.

The winter weather is celebrated in November with top, international ice skaters coming to Paris to compete in the Paris Bercy Palais Omnisports competition for the coveted Lalique Ice-Skating Trophy.

French music magazine, Les Inrockuptibles, hosts the Festival des Inrockuptibles in November, with many popular bands playing venues across the city.

Those who lost their lives in the World Wars are honoured on Armistice Day, when the President puts a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe.

The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival also takes place in November in Paris.

Getting the city into the festive spirit, the area leading up to the Champs Élysées is lit up with Christmas lights and decorations in November.