Weather in Italy in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Italy in November run from 11.4°C (Milan) to 18.9°C (Sicily). Even in Sicily only 0% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 9.3°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Milan fall to -1°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Sicily the driest (8 days) and Sorrento the wettest (14 days). The wettest November at Sicily between 1991 and 2020 was 1999 with 187 mm; the driest was 1992 with 6 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 18.3°C around Italy in November - warmest at Sicily (19.6°C). That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 9.9 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Italy

November is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Italy. It is 4.8°C cooler than October and 3.9°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is August (29°C) and the coolest January (10°C).

Which part of Italy in November?

• Most sunshine: Sicily, 5.0 h a day.
• Driest: Sicily, about 8 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Sicily, 20°C.
• Hottest: Sicily, 19°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Milan, 11°C.

What to pack for Italy in November

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 15°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 9°C; a rain jacket - roughly 11 wet days; swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 18°C sea.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Italy's November daytime average: Barcelona (16°C, sea 17°C), Lloret de Mar (16°C, sea 17°C), Alonissos (16°C, sea 18°C), Dubrovnik (16°C, sea 19°C), Budva (16°C, sea 19°C). See the full ranking for November.

Where to go for the mildest weather

Sicily has the clearest advantage, with daytime temperatures of 19°C and 8 rainy days. That makes it a better fit for outdoor plans than the wetter options around Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Puglia and Sardinia both reach 17°C, with Puglia slightly ahead on rain. Sorrento also reaches 17°C, but its 14 rainy days are a catch if you want to spend most of your trip outside. Do not assume every Sicilian destination matches the island average: Taormina is cooler at 16°C and has 13 rainy days. For a city stay, Rome is milder than Florence by day and night; Milan, at 11°C by day, is the coolest option listed.

Expect comfortable walking weather, not dependable sunshine

The main trade-off is mild air versus limited sunshine and regular rain. With average sunshine of 3.9 hours, November is not a month to build your plans around long spells in the sun. Use dry periods for walking and leave room to change plans when rain arrives. A waterproof jacket, shoes that cope with wet pavements and removable layers are more useful than a suitcase centred on beachwear. Evenings need warmer clothing: Florence falls to 7°C and Rome to 9°C, compared with 13°C in Sicily and Sorrento. Midday heat is not the main concern; even Sicily has 0% of days above 25°C. Choose this month for cooler outdoor conditions, accepting that rain may interrupt them.