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Florence in November
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.8 in (96 mm) falling in Florence, alongside highs near 58°F (14°C) and lows of 45°F (7°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What November feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (14°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 45°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (96 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 25 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and September & October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in October to 70/100.
- Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Florence in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Boboli Gardens
Formal Medici gardens behind Palazzo Pitti with grottoes and city views.
Why now November scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Florence Cathedral
Climb Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps, for the city's defining view.
Mercato Centrale
Historic market with butchers below and a food hall upstairs.
Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridge lined with goldsmith shops over the Arno.
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Historic pharmacy founded by Dominican friars, selling perfumes and soaps.
Nearby in November
- Chianti in November~13 mi · highs 58°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in November~31 mi · highs 56°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in November~52 mi · highs 56°F, 4.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Piran in November~166 mi · highs 56°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~571 m to Florence's ~60 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Florence in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Florence?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are April – June and September & October, at up to 90. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Florence in November?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in November?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Florence in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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