Rome · Italy
November
Budget Rome returns — wet, quieter, and the Vatican Museums almost to yourself.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Rome — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
15.5°C
Low
8°C
Rain
120mm
Sun
4.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Rome
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Budget accommodation back: one of the cheapest months for central Rome
- ↑Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery: unhurried, no timed-entry pressure
- ↑Rainy afternoons are perfect for the Pantheon and covered markets
What you sacrifice
- ↓120mm of rain: November is reliably wet and grey
- ↓Cold evenings (8°C) and limited sunshine hours dampen outdoor enjoyment
- ↓The city's outdoor character — piazzas, fountains, terraces — is muted
How November compares to April (best month)
| Factor | November | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
November in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rome, not across destinations. Methodology →