November in Rome averages highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and lows of 9 °C (49 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 9 h 45 min of daylight.
November weather in Rome at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Rome?
Tough month: cool and wet. November is usually shoulder season in Rome: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints Day (Tutti i Santi) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Rome in November
With frequent rain in November, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel — go early or late indoors
- St Peter's Basilica — climb the dome indoors
- Borghese Gallery and gardens — timed tickets, worth it indoors
- Colosseum and Roman Forum — book the combined ticket outdoors
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona — walkable in one morning outdoors
- Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps — best before 8am outdoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico near Piazza Navona; Trastevere for evenings; Monti for value close to the Colosseum.
What to pack for Rome in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 17 °C (63 °F), nights near 9 °C (49 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Rome costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–150 | €180–380 |
Excluding flights. November is usually shoulder season in Rome: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 18° / 11° | 13 | Tough month |
| Florence | 15° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
| Venice | 13° / 7° | 8 | Tough month |
Plan your Rome trip
- Romantic Weekend in Rome: 2-Day Plan for Couples (2026)
- Is Rome Expensive? Real Costs and a 2026 Budget Guide
- 3 Days in Rome — A First-Timer's Itinerary (Hour by Hour, With Costs)
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Rome?
By the numbers, November is a tough month: cool and wet, with average highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and about 10 rainy days. November is usually shoulder season in Rome: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September, October.
How warm is Rome in November?
Average highs are 17 °C (63 °F) and lows 9 °C (49 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Rome in November?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 140 mm in total. It is the wettest month of the year in Rome.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.