SeasonMapVatican City (Holy See) weather in November
Vatican City
November in Vatican City: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Vatican City · #732 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Vatican City in November
November is the wettest month of the year here and the forum doesn't hide it — bring rain gear — but that is exactly why regulars rate it for the Vatican. In low season there is often no queue at all for the Vatican Museums, and while St Peter's still has a line it moves quickly; go in the afternoon and there is usually little or no wait at the Museums. Days sit near 17°C and feel cool in the shade, so an umbrella, a scarf and light gloves cover it. One date to plan around: the Vatican Museums close on 1 November.
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Vatican City climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vatican City in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Free entry, last Sunday, Wednesday papal audience
Sourced from traveler notes: “…ut that is exactly why regulars rate it for the Vatican. In low season there is often no queue at all for the Vatican Museums, and…” — Tripadvisor community
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Best months for Vatican City's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherVatican City's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Vatican City in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Free entry, last Sunday
1 Jan – 31 DecCrowdedThe museums are shut on Sundays except the last of each month, when they open free until early afternoon. The queue for that starts before dawn and wraps most of the wall. Source ↗
- Rule
Wednesday papal audience
1 Jan – 31 DecCrowdedClosuresThe general audience is held on Wednesday mornings, outdoors in St Peter's Square for most of the year. Tickets are free but the square is closed to sightseers while it runs. Source ↗
- Closure
All Saints and holy-day closures
1–2 NovThe museums shut on 1 November with the rest of Italy, and for a scattering of other holy days across the year. Rome is on a long weekend, and the basilica queue is as short as it gets. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Vatican City — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Vatican City in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Vatican City?
- November in Vatican City: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Vatican City on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Vatican City in November?
- In November, Vatican City averages a daily high of 17.6°C and a low of 9.1°C, with about 124.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vatican City in November?
- Vatican City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in November.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Rome's Porcini and chestnuts around 1 Oct – 20 Nov, and Siena's White truffle and new oil around 20 Oct – 15 Dec.