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November in France is not only the month when the days get shorter and the cold intensifies. It is also a period when the weather is particularly dynamic, oscillating between frosts, storms and snowfall depending on the region. These elements mark the gradual transition from autumn to winter.
With its cocktail of precipitation, winds and falling temperatures, the November weather leaves no one indifferent. This transition month imposes a certain respect: you must arm yourself with warm clothing, prepare yourself for a capricious climate and, for the luckiest, already imagine the first ski descents. Here are all the details.
The weather forecast predicts a drop in temperatures
November is the time when the mercury drops inexorably, meaning the end of mild autumn for harsher temperatures. According to the forecasts of The Weather Channel, dfrom the first fortnight, temperatures drop below 10°C in many regions, with morning frosts in prospect. The nights are getting colder, and these first chills remind us that winter is not far away.
The cold can vary from year to year. On the other hand, this year, it seems well established, especially inland where morning frosts become regular.
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In 2010, France experienced a record cold wave from November. But this phenomenon remains rare for this period. However, the trend is still towards lower temperatures, and winter outfits are definitely in order.
Typical November weather phenomena
November is also a month synonymous with rains and storms. The Weather Channel announces frequent showers, especially in the west of the country, and heavier precipitation compared to previous months. Brittany, the Atlantic coast and certain northern regions often experience a humid climate, marked by sustained periods of rain.
THE winter stormsmeanwhile, begin to show their strength in November. Sometimes, they are accompanied by violent winds, particularly on the Atlantic coasts.
Last year, the Storm Ciaran had given a good example by unleashing the winds on the region. These storms are often fueled by low-pressure weather systems that cross the Atlantic, bringing impressive squalls.
Fog, frost and the first snows at altitude
In addition to the rain and the wind, this month also promises to be marked by morning fogs and the first frosts. These weather phenomena appear especially on very calm days, with an anticyclone dominating the country.
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Cold nights cause condensation humidity in the air. Fog will therefore spread over the valleys and countryside at daybreak. For motorists, this means sometimes tricky driving conditions. And for pedestrians, a misty setting conducive to autumn walks.
In the mountains, November generally marks the start of snow accumulation, but this year the mild and dry weather slowed down this process. In the plains, a few flakes could appear by the second half of November, even if the chances of them remaining on the ground remain slim. At altitude, the situation could change quickly.
