My husband and I are planning a trip to Paris and would love to go this year! The only time we can go is the beginning of November. Does anybody know what the weather is like at that time? We live in Chicago so are familiar with the cold, but would like a little bit of relief from the Chicago cold at the time (temperature is in the forties or fifties at that time here). If anybody could respond telling me what the weather is like in Paris in the beginning of November, that would be great! I saw some similar posts for beginning of October weather and those sound promising...

Hi M,

Look up Paris at www.weather.com

Ira, thanks for the suggestion.

Since internet web sites vary so much in their statistics/numbers, I am hoping to get a better idea of the weather from someone who has been in/around Paris at this time (beginning of November). How warm/cold is it? Does it rain a lot? I think I read somewhere that it is overcast mostly, but maybe not that much rain at this time??? If somebody knows, could they please respond? Thanks in advance for reading my questions.

Manisha, I was in Paris the first week of November last year and can tell you I needed everything from hat, scarf and gloves with my leather jacket to no coat at all. This was within a stay of 8 days.

Often the weather would vary greatly from one day to the next, sometimes it seemed to vary from morning to afternoon (that was usually when I was farthest from my hotel and couldn't get back to change) It is so hard to predict.

I watched the 10 day forecast just before leaving and tried to pack light. I had silk long underwear, which I did wear a time or two and light cashmere sweaters which were fine outdoors but became really warm on the metro.

I spent a couple of hours one morning walking around the cemetery in Montparnasse. It was quite blustery that day and I'm familiar with Minnesota weather and it felt "Minnesota cold".

If you don't have one already, the colorful scarves all women in Paris seem to wear should be your first purchase. I had a wonderful visit and weather never stopped me from doing all the things I wanted to do.

I took many long walks, experienced only a little rain, mostly cool temps but only the one day was frigid.

I would certainly go to Paris again in November. If you have any questions I would be happy to help. Paris is my favorite city. Have a great trip. Deborah

We've been in Paris just about every late October and early November for the last 5 or years and we've never been uncomfortably cold..nothing like it was this past Feb!..and we are from FL.

I usually take a short lined raincoat with gloves and always a large shawl/scarf..if it's cold or blusterly them you can add a sweater under it. Some evenings all I've worn to a cashmere ruana that is easy to travel with.

I know this sounds like heresy but I don't even take an umbrella anymore. With a raincoat with a hood or a rainhat , I don't mind the showers and if it is a real downpour ..which I've only ever been caught in once..you can sit it out in a cafe!

It's likely Paris would be a little warmer than Chicago - but not much - at that time of year. I would definitely take a medium weight jacket (leather?) but not a winter one - and a pair of gloves - since you will be doing a lot of walking. Also make sure you have waterproof shoes or booties - since rain is farily likely.

We have been twice to Paris for the week around Nov. 11. (as well as Feb, April, June). We enjoy the out-of-season visits and do whatever the weather allows. So far we've found days to do everything we want.

There were still roses in bloom in the Rodin Museum gardens in November. I doubt that's the case in Chicago? It certainly isn't in central Mass.

We can all tell you what the weather was like at the particular time of our visit but, frankly, I consider that useless. You can look at the website following and find Chicago on average is colder in November, has more sunshine per day and has fewer days of rain than does Paris. I'd rather bet on the averages than anyone's singular experience.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

Manisha, from another thread came information about past weather history in many cities which can be found at www.wunderground.com

It was fun to see what the monthly weather was for Paris last year and previous years. That should help with your planning.

When looking at 2004 I realized the day I was walking in Montparnasse area was actually the last week in October, weather that day was high of 51, rain and fog and wind up to 18 mph. Not quite balmy

Hope this helps you and your husband with packing and travel plans. Have a great trip. Deborah

THANKS EVERYONE!

You have all been VERY helpful Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my questions by offering your own experiences and suggesting some websites!

Appreciate it! We are going to decide this weekend, but I think we will most likely go to Paris in November and try to have a good time, even if we get wet!

I was in Paris Oct. 24-Nov 1 2002 and it was rainy. VERY RAINY. The temperature was around 55F so maybe a little warmer than the Windy City. I do have to say though that the rain made no difference. I had a great time anyway. Many Paris sights are indoor museums anyway (or indoor shopping) which the rain has little effect on.

Just have fun!