Lille in November

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Rainiest month on the Mediterranean; many coastal hotels and ski resorts closed; Paris cheap.

• LilleHighs around 10.3 °C, lows around 4.9 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 51 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 12 days
• Paris and the north, France · Paris, Lille, Champagne, Normandy inlandcool

  Grey, damp winters; late spring and September are the sweet spot. Paris heatwaves hit 35–40 °C in July–August and most flats and small hotels lack air conditioning.Grey, damp winters; late spring and September are the sweet spot. Paris heatwaves hit 95–104 °F in July–August and most flats and small hotels lack air conditioning.

Crowds · France overall

Low

Prices · France overall

Low

France overall: Rainiest month on the Mediterranean; many coastal hotels and ski resorts closed; Paris cheap.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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