November in Rome is a real autumn with clouds, rains, winds, fallen leaves and rare sunny days. But the dull weather in Rome in November does not frighten tourists at all, because there are so many beautiful and interesting places in the city that even adverse weather conditions cannot ruin the pleasure of visiting them. And for trips to Roman museums, cathedrals and basilicas, the weather is not a hindrance at all.
November in Rome is the rainiest month of the year, most of the time the sky is covered with gray clouds or gloomy clouds.
Weather in Rome in November
The rains during this period are already prolonged and cold in autumn, the winds are frequent, which tear off the last yellow leaves from the trees and try to take away umbrellas and hats from passers-by. Clear days, though infrequently, also happen.
Solar weather in Rome in November It is worth using for sightseeing located in the open air - fountains, squares, parks, and cloudy and rainy days you can devote to visiting museums, exhibitions, galleries or shopping.
Excursion buses are very convenient in rainy weather, the route of which is designed to cover the main attractions of the Italian capital.
November in Rome - the rainiest month of the year
Going on a trip, be sure to bring a waterproof raincoat or jacket, an umbrella, comfortable warm shoes. During evening walks, a warm sweater, as well as a cozy scarf or stole, will be useful.
- The average daily temperature in Rome in November + 16C
- The average night temperature in Rome in November + 9C
- Number of rainy days - 11
Cultural program
Rome in November appears to the city’s guests exactly as the locals see it - calm, majestic, without rush, fuss, crowds of tourists and numerous sightseeing buses. The weather in the last month of autumn does not indulge in warmth and sunshine, but it is quite suitable for excursions and cultural events.
On November 1, Rome, together with all of Italy, celebrates All Saints Day. Ognissanti or Tutti i santi - official day off. Most public institutions - shops, restaurants, museums and other institutions do not work on this day, with the exception of only large shopping centers.
Sunny days are especially good for sightseeing.
In ItalyAll Saints' Day - This is the day of commemoration of the deceased, beautiful solemn services are held in churches, which come as whole families. But Halloween, in the form in which it is celebrated in the USA, is not so popular in Italy, although on the streets, in bars and clubs you can meet young people in costumes of evil spirits with traditional pumpkin lamps.
On November 2, Italians continue to commemorate the deceased relatives, going with flowers to cemeteries. In one of the city cemeteries, the pope celebrates the memorial mass on this day.
November 4, all of Italy, including Rome, celebrates the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces, dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died in battles for their homeland. Flowers and wreaths are laid at the graves of soldiers and the monument to the nameless soldier, the first persons of the country and ordinary citizens take part in the events.
In November, the festival of sacred music Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra, which began in late October, continues in Rome. This event is popular with both professionals and music lovers. In many temples of Rome, the works of the greatest composers are performed by the best orchestras and choral groups who came to Italy from around the world.
November - Opening of the winter season at the Roman Opera House
Along with concerts, art exhibitions are organized as part of the festival. The proceeds from the event are used to restore and preserve cultural and religious monuments, works of art, and architectural structures.
November is the opening time of the winter season at the Roman Opera House. As a rule, the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma inaugurates the season with a premiere performance - there are many who want to get to it, so tickets should be ordered in advance. You can do this, including on this site.
Fashionistas and fashionistas gather inRome in November to fashion shows, which showcase dresses from famous designers, created for the upcoming spring-summer season.
What else to do in Rome in November
November is considered to be a low season in Rome, but it is "low" by Roman standards spoiled by tourists. Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world, and therefore it is not necessary to expect that it will be empty on the streets, in museums and other attractions.
Moreover, since hotel prices and airfare traditionally fall during this period, November to Rome rushing stream of thrifty travelers. And although they are, nevertheless, fewer than in spring or early fall, in the queues for the main attractions you can still lose a few hours.
Vatican Apostolic Library (XV century)
This is especially true for the most popular places. Such as the Colosseum or the Vatican, as well as those museums where there are restrictions on the number of daily visitors (for example, the Borghese Gallery).
Therefore, if your visit to Rome is short in time, and you want to see a lot of things, then it is better to purchase tickets for the most interesting sights in advance - via the Internet. You can do this using the links below:
Rome in November offers a good selection of excursions. The richness of their assortment can confuse many travelers. In addition, often chasing after surveys, tourists lose sight of no less interesting, but much more unusual and rich in impressions. What, for example, is a trip to Tivoli or the Roman castles of the metropolitan region of Lazio.
In order to somehow help travelers eager to get more out of their trip, together with the Rome Guide Lela, BlogoItaliano has compiled a list of the most interesting excursions in Rome and the surrounding area that are worth visiting. Such an impromptu TOP-5 we published here.
If time permits, then you can expand the geography of impressions by going for a day to Florence or Pompeii. Both directions are extremely interesting. A more varied experience and a trip to Florence is easy for an independent voyage. Although it’s almost 300 km from Rome, a fast train travels this distance in 1.5 hours, and the density of their routes allows you to plan your trip as if by sheet music. Plus, both the railway station - both in Rome and Florence - are located in the city center, which greatly simplifies the movement.
Halloween in Rome
The only difficulty may arise with tickets. Although there are many trains to Florence, the most visited museums in Italy are located here, and this route is very popular among visitors. Even the off-season does not save. The fact is that in November, traditionally, many European schools take students to Florence - to join the high art.
Thus, at the box office at train stations, one can very often run into the tail of such a line, and then the loss of a precious hour or two is guaranteed. You can avoid this using this site: the portal always has the current train schedule to Florence, as well as the ability to book tickets online.
Moor Fountain - one of three on Piazza Navona
There are other ways to get to Florence besides the train, but the train is the fastest and most convenient. In more detail BlogoItaliano devoted a separate article to this topic: How to get from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Rome. If you have the opportunity to devote more than one day to Florence, then the best selection of hotels in the city with photos, guest reviews and the possibility of instant booking is collected here.
As for the excursion from Rome to Naples and Pompeii, it can be done both independently and as part of an organized one-day tour. Details about Pompeii and how to get on a Russian-speaking excursion to this ancient city from Rome, we wrote here.
Rome in November. Summary
November in Rome is a real low season, pleasing tourists with very affordable prices for air travel and hotel accommodation. Despite not always favorable weather in Rome in NovemberThis month is quite suitable for sightseeing, excursions, visiting museums, concerts and other events. Particularly pleased with the lack of heat characteristic of the Italian capital in summer and early autumn.
New Year's goods are already appearing in shops and markets of the city, so part of the Roman holidays can be devoted to buying gifts and souvenirs for the upcoming holidays. Neither cold weather, nor rain, nor wind can spoil the joy of pleasant shopping!
Photos by: Russell Yarwood, Alana, Rich Gibson, Lawrence OP, Gianni Alemanno, boris bo, Francesco Crippa, Joe Ross.
