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Val-d'Isère in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (bike/hike)). Across France: Rainiest month on the Mediterranean; many coastal hotels and ski resorts closed; Paris cheap.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFrance month rating

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

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

Val-d'IsèreHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall: Low
Prices · France overall: Low

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Val-d'Isère, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Nov: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (bike/hike)). Across France: Rainiest month on the Mediterranean; many coastal hotels and ski resorts closed; Paris cheap.

January: Inside Val-d'Isère's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (bike/hike).

Val-d'Isère: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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