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Palermo in November
Palermo cools off: highs slip to 67°F (20°C), from 76°F in October, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 57°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (87 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 11.0 in (279 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (83 → 84/100).
- Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse 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 57°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Palermo in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mondello Beach
Sandy bay with clear water and Art Nouveau bathing pavilion.
Why now November scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ballarò Market
Busy street market for produce, fish and fried snacks like panelle.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Monreale Cathedral
Hillside cathedral covered in 6,500 square meters of Byzantine mosaics.
Palatine Chapel
12th-century royal chapel in the Norman Palace, lined with gold mosaics.
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Historic eatery since 1834 known for pane con la milza and arancine.
Nearby in November
- Taormina in November~106 mi · highs 65°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Syracuse in November~128 mi · highs 69°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Sorrento in November~182 mi · highs 64°F, 5.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Amalfi in November~186 mi · highs 65°F, 5.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Palermo's ~28 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.
Palermo in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Palermo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 95 in April – June and September. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Palermo in November?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in November?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (712 mm).
What should I pack for Palermo in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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