SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in November
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November in Aix-en-Provence: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #703 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in November
Notes from nearby Marseille (26 km away)
Aix-en-Provence doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Marseille, close enough to share the season.
Marseille's forum calls November genuinely unpredictable — some marvelously mild days near 16°C mixed with brutal, rain-hammered ones, especially in the back half of the month. Regulars flag the Mistral wind as the deciding factor: when it blows, the day turns bright and sunny but noticeably colder, and hiking the calanques is fine as long as there's no rain or Mistral that day.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 61°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Christmas market and santon fair, All Saints (autumn) holidays in France
Sourced from traveler notes: “…t. The clear upside repeatedly mentioned: Aix stays notably uncrowded this time of year compared to the tourist season.” — Tripadvisor community
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Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Aix-en-Provence in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas market and santon fair
13 Nov – 31 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedAbout fifty chalets down the Cours Mirabeau from the middle of November, with the santon makers alongside selling nativity figures by the tray. The fair shuts on 25 December, the market runs to the 31st. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- November in Aix-en-Provence: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in November?
- In November, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 15.4°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 87.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in November?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Compare Aix-en-Provence in November
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — November
Within 300 km: Marseille's Foire aux santons around 20 Nov – 31 Dec, and Nice's Christmas village and rink around 28 Nov – 4 Jan.