Provence · November 2026
Provence in November: the quietest month of the year, and still mild.
Fewest crowds all year · Highs in the 50s–low 60s °F · No school holidays after Nov 8
November is when Provence empties out. In an average November the region logs about 2.4 million tourist nights, 14% of the August peak and 55% fewer than October. No month is quieter (Eurostat, 2023–25, hotels plus Airbnb-type rentals).
The trade-off is weather. Near Avignon, highs average 62°F in the first week and slide to 54°F by month’s end. Expect two to three rainy days a week, compared with about one in early October, though still around seven hours of sunshine a day.
French schools are back on November 2. The only foreign breaks are early: Bavaria until November 6 and Flemish Belgium until November 8. After that, there’s no multi-day school holiday in France, Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands for the rest of the month (service-public.fr, OpenHolidays).
Bottom line: go in the first week if warmth matters most. Go mid-month or later if you want the region nearly to yourself.
How busy Provence gets, by month
Tourist nights as % of the August peak · Eurostat, 2023–25 average
November weather near Avignon
Daily averages, 2016–2025 · Copernicus ERA5
| Week | Highs | Rainy days / week | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1–7 | 62°F | 2.9 | 6.6 h |
| Nov 8–15 | 59°F | 2.4 | 7.0 h |
| Nov 16–23 | 55°F | 2.1 | 7.0 h |
| Nov 24–30 | 54°F | 2.1 | 7.0 h |
Where to stay in Provence
Regina Hotel (3★), Avignon
A small, family-scale hotel two minutes from Place de l’Horloge and five from the Palais des Papes. Guests keep coming back to the warm front desk and the easy walk to everything. Rooms are compact and simply furnished, so ask for one away from the street if you’re a light sleeper.
Hôtel Saint Christophe, Aix-en-Provence
An art deco hotel a minute’s walk from the Cours Mirabeau, with its own brasserie and a breakfast buffet guests rave about. Rooms are modern and quiet, some with balconies, and you get free use of a gym nearby. Pets are welcome too.
Le Jas de Gordes, Gordes
A peaceful retreat on the edge of Gordes, known for its gardens, art-dotted grounds and a pool that stays calm even when the hotel is full. Breakfast is a highlight, and there’s plenty of parking. There’s no restaurant on site, and the village is a 15–20 minute walk, so plan on a car and book dinner ahead.
More places to stay around Avignon
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Things to do
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Half-Day Wine Tour (4 hours), from Avignon
A small-group trip, eight people at most, from central Avignon into the Rhône vineyards. You visit two wineries, often one family-run and one larger estate, and taste around ten wines in all. A stop at the ruins of the popes’ summer castle gives the best view over the valley. Guides get consistent praise for knowing the region’s history as well as its wine. No food is included, so have a proper breakfast or plan lunch for when you’re back.
- Tourist nights: Eurostat tour_occ_nin2m (hotels, holiday rentals, campsites) and tour_ce_omn12 (stays booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia), 2023–2025 average.
- Weather: Copernicus Climate Change Service, ERA5 reanalysis, 2016–2025. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information, CC-BY 4.0.
- School holidays: service-public.fr (France), OpenHolidays API (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands).