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Rome In November – Planning Tips For A Great Italian Holiday

ByBeppe Castro

Rome in November is a great time if you are planning a trip and you are looking for amazing things to do then this is your guide to amazing Rome experiences.

Rome in November - Getting Darker Earlier
Getting Darker Earlier

Is Rome In November A Good Time To Go?

Your soul is drawing you towards the Eternal City and you were wondering if there are things to do in Rome in November and the answer is “Yes, tons!”. Whenever I think about the best time to visit Rome, I keep returning to my belief that anytime is a great time to visit Rome.

If you don’t like big crowds or scorching heat, I would suggest that November is an amazing time to visit. The crowds are smaller and the heat has subsided which will allow you to walk around all day without getting overheated.

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Is It Cold In Rome In November?

Rome is not too cold in November and is perfect for walking around, and even eating outside, but understand that I like eating outside in January and February, so my views might be a little skewed. November continues the decline of temperatures, so you will want to make sure to pack and dress in layers, like t-shirts, sweatshirts and light jackets so that whenever possible you can remove a layer and stay comfortable. Also, even though it isn’t too hot, if you are walking around you should still drink a lot of water.

Rome In November - Rain Then rainbows

What Is The Weather Like In Rome In November?

The weather in Rome in November is continuing to cool, but it is still an enjoyable temperature for walking around. The average low temperature in Rome in November dropped a bit from the previous month, but is a restful 45°F (7.2°C) and the average high temperature is an even more comfortable 62°F (16°C). These are very comfortable temperatures for walking around in the sun all day, but it is also the rainy season, so plan accordingly.

What Time Does It Get Dark In Rome In November?

As will all late fall and early winter months, the daylight is limited. The average amount of daylight in Rome is 9.8 hours. By the end of the month, sunset is at 4:40 PM and sunrise is at 7:16 AM.

One additional thing to keep in mind is that the DST time change in Italy is at the end of October, but in the USA, the time changes in November, so make sure you are paying attention so you don’t miss any reservations or flights.

Is Rome In November Very Crowded?

For me, late fall and early winter are amazing times to visit Rome. According to ItaliaRail,  November is part of the shoulder season for travel to Rome, but it can still be a little crowded. Determining if it is too crowded is really up to you, but if you don’t like being in any crowds at all, then Rome might not be a good place for you because the tourist season is almost year round due to its popularity.

What Foods Are Seasonal in November?

The selection of seasonal foods that are available in November are definitely changing, and they shouldn’t be missed. There are some new fruits available in November, like: Oranges and Kiwis, and the ones that disappeared are: Chestnuts and Raspberries. There is only one new addition to your choice of vegetables: Radicchio. Here is a more complete list of the fruits and vegetables you should be able to find in Rome during November:

  • Fruits: Oranges, Chestnuts, Clementines, Persimmons, Kiwis, Lemons, Tangerines, Apples, Pears, Grapefruit, Grapes.

  • Vegetables: Garlic, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Chicory, Fennel, Salads, Potatoes, Radicchio, Turnips, Celery, Spinach, Pumpkins.

Rome In November - Chestnut Season
Chestnut Season

What Are The Important Italian Holidays In November?

You can feel the Christmas season in the air, and like in the US, it starts at the beginning of November with All Saints’ Day (Tutti i Santi / Ognissanti) on the First of the month. Even though All Saints’ Day is close to the American Halloween, don’t get them confused because All Saints’ Day is a traditional Italian holiday and a public holiday with closures of government offices, schools and some businesses.

There is also a more regional holiday in the northeastern city of Trieste, known as the Feast of San Giusto on November 2nd. This celebrates the patron saint of Trieste on the date of his death. 

Rome in November - More Exhibits At Ara Pacis Augustae
More Exhibits At Ara Pacis Augustae

What Are The Best Things To Do In Rome In November 2024?

There are many interesting Rome events in November 2024 and you can see below that the major concert season is dwindling but smaller events are plentiful. A very good list of cultural events can be found on the RomeToday website. Here are some events in November that you might also want to be aware of:

  • Journey Into Pop Art: A New Way Of Loving Things (All Month) – The spaces of the Vaccheria in the Municipio IX Roma EUR are ready to welcome “Journey into Pop Art: a new way of loving things”, the new free-entry exhibition project curated by Giuliano Gasparotti and Francesco Mazzei, which will open to the public from September 13 to March 31, 2025 with approximately 200 works from private collections and collected by the Rosini Gutman Collection curated by Gianfranco Rosini. Spanning almost eight decades, the exhibition tells the story of the nonconformist and “popular” artistic movement by definition, capable of overcoming barriers and determining identification.
  • Laura Pausini World Tour Winter 2024 (From Nov 18th to Nov 19th) – This popular Italian performer will be bringing her tour to the Palazzo dello Sport for two nights only. After having sold out the most important arenas in Europe and sold out in Chile at the debut of an American leg that promises to be equally triumphant, Laura Pausini had revealed that she will return to Rome, which will be the sixth show in the capital in less than a year.
  • Theater. Authors, Actors and Audiences in Ancient Rome (All Month) – This exhibit will be held at the Ara Pacis Museum from from May 21st to November 3rd. The museum guest will be led ‘beyond’ the scene, inside the mechanisms of production, in the ‘actors’ dressing rooms’, on the stages and in the stands of ancient theatres. It is a living reconstruction, in which the protagonists themselves will involve the audience by telling their lives, the stories they interpreted, their role as authors or performers in a society so similar and at the same time so different from ours. This will be done through multimedia presentations created ad hoc.

More Information On Things To Do In Rome In November

You should never hesitate planning a trip to Rome any time during the year, but if you are uncertain which month would be right for you, check out some of these other posts that can assist you with your planning.

More Information On Things To Do In Rome All Year

You should never hesitate planning a trip to Rome in November, or any time of the year, but if you are uncertain which month would be right for you, check out some of these other posts that can assist you with your planning.

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