Rome Weather in November
Planning a trip to Rome in November? Here's what the weather is really like as autumn deepens — and the one thing to watch for during the wettest month of the year.
November is when Rome gets properly autumnal. Highs start the month in the upper 60s°F and settle into the 50s by month's end. Lows drop from the 50s into the 40s, with chilly mornings becoming the norm — a jacket does the job. But the real story is the rain. November is Rome's wettest month, averaging 8–9 days of rain.
It's not a soaked month start to finish, but short bursts of heavy rain can run for several days and cause problems. That's the alert worth planning around: heavy rain in the countryside can cause flooding, and sometimes it reaches the city and affects transit or the sites you're planning to visit. Nothing to cancel a trip over, but worth watching the forecast closer to your travel date. Expect more gray skies — though temperatures stay manageable. Meteorologist Ian Schwartz breaks down what to expect.
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What's covered
- Highs, lows, and chilly mornings
- Why a jacket matters this month
- Rainy days and why November leads the year
- Heavy rain bursts and flood risk
- How city transit and sites can be affected
- Gray skies, but temperatures still manageable
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Rome in November FAQ
What is the weather like in Rome in November?
Properly autumnal. Highs start the month in the upper 60s°F and settle into the 50s by the end, lows drop from the 50s into the 40s, and chilly mornings become the norm. Rain averages 8–9 days — more than any other month, making November Rome's wettest.
Does Rome flood in November?
It can. Heavy rain bursts from Genoa lows can cause flooding in the countryside, and sometimes that water reaches the city and affects transit or specific sites. Nothing systematic — but worth watching the forecast closer to your travel date, especially if you have specific sites planned.
Is November a bad time to visit Rome?
Not bad, just different. Temperatures stay manageable and crowds thin, but you're gambling more on weather than in other months. If your trip is set, pack an umbrella and plan flexible days — the rain tends to come in bursts, not steady drizzle, so plenty of workable hours remain.