Yes, Florence works well in November for anyone who comes for museums, markets and long lunches. Afternoons reach 60°F (16°C), and ten days in the month bring rain, which suits gallery time.
The month has its own deadlines. The Vasari Corridor Friday evenings stop on November 20, some Pitti Palace rooms are listed as temporarily closed, and the lines at the Uffizi and the Accademia don’t depend on the weather.
At a glance
- Afternoon high: 60°F (16°C)
- Night low: 44°F (6°C)
- Rainy days: 10.0
- Daylight on November 15: 9 hours 42 minutes
- Vasari Corridor Friday evenings: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., until November 20
What is the weather like in Florence in November?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in (105 mm) | 9 | 11 h 06 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.5 in (115 mm) | 10 | 9 h 42 |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in (81 mm) | 10 | 8 h 57 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
November in Florence is cool and damp. Afternoons reach 60°F (16°C), and nights drop to 44°F (6°C). That’s a day for a jacket outdoors and a sweater indoors.
Rain falls on about ten days in the month, so plan on at least one wet day. Put the galleries, the Mercato Centrale and the Palazzo Vecchio on those days. Keep the Boboli Gardens and the walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the dry ones. Daylight on November 15 lasts 9 hours 42 minutes, so the outdoor sights fit best between late morning and mid-afternoon.
October is warmer, with a high near 71°F (22°C), a low near 52°F (11°C), about nine rainy days and 11 hours of daylight in mid-month. December is colder, at 53°F (11°C) by day and 37°F (3°C) at night, with about ten rainy days and under nine hours of daylight in mid-month. November has more rain than either neighbor and sits between them on temperature.
What to do in Florence in November
The Uffizi Gallery on the first Sunday of the month
Admission to the Uffizi is free on the first Sunday of each month, and November’s falls on the 1st. Visitors get a free ticket at the entrance right after admission. Free days carry no priority access, except for disabled visitors and their caretaker, pregnant women and European Union school groups within the daily quota. Expect the line to be long, and arrive early.
The collection runs from the 14th century through the Renaissance, with works by Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The cafeteria on the second floor has a panoramic terrace, a good place to wait out a shower. On other days, the ticket costs €16 for those entering from 4 p.m. onwards.
The Vasari Corridor on a Friday evening
The Vasari Corridor opens every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., from July 3 to November 20, 2026. November has three of those Fridays, the 6th, the 13th and the 20th. The Friday evening ticket bought on the day costs €20. The raised passage links the Uffizi to Pitti Palace across the Ponte Vecchio.
The walk is roughly 0.6 mile (1 km) and lasts about 45 minutes. It runs one way only, from the Uffizi to the Pitti Palace, so there’s no walking back the way you came. Groups have 25 visitors plus two Uffizi staff members. A single transaction covers at most 5 tickets, so larger parties need to split their bookings.
The Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo’s David
The Accademia houses Michelangelo’s David, and it sits in the heart of the city, near Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Duomo. Booking ahead is the plan that makes sense, and a wet morning is a good time for it.
The Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens
The Pitti Palace single ticket costs €16 and the Boboli Gardens ticket €10. The two together cost €22, and a combined Boboli and Bardini Gardens ticket costs €15. The gardens lie directly behind the palace. They hold grottos, the most important by Bernardo Buontalenti, and fountains such as Neptune and the Ocean.
Check the rooms before choosing a ticket. The Room of the Iliad and other Pitti rooms are listed as temporarily closed, and so is the Treasury of the Grand Dukes. In the gardens the soil is mostly clay and gravel on a slope, so save them for a dry afternoon and wear shoes with grip.
The Mercato Centrale and the last-Sunday market
The Mercato Centrale opened in 1874, and its first floor holds delicatessen shops, restaurants and cafeterias with local, national and international specialities. It’s a good indoor lunch stop on a rainy day. Residents and visitors both use it.
The market of the Pulci spreads outdoors under the loggia around the Sant’Ambrogio market building every last Sunday of the month. That puts it on November 29. Bring a rain jacket, since the stalls are outside.
Is Florence busy in November?
The Uffizi receives over 1.5 million visitors a year, and a long queue forms there every day.
The Uffizi staff suggest booking, particularly at extremely busy times and for single visitors, to avoid lengthy queues on admission. In cases of high attendance, staff may temporarily close some rooms or itineraries. Reserve the Vasari Corridor Friday slots early, since the season ends on November 20.
Lodging in Florence is taxed per person per night, up to 7 consecutive nights. Rates depend on the type of facility and its classification. Children under 12 are exempt, and so are persons with severe disabilities and their companion. The tax is due by the 15th of the month following the stay.
What to pack for Florence in November
November asks for layers and for rain gear that fits a museum routine.
- A hooded waterproof jacket for the ten or so rainy days. Umbrellas must be left in the free Uffizi cloakroom.
- Comfortable walking shoes, since walking is the best way to get around Florence and the historic center is largely pedestrian-friendly.
- A small bag. Cumbersome bags and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom too.
What to know before visiting Florence in November
The U.S. State Department travel advisory for Italy is Level 2, Exercise increased caution, issued September 10, 2026, due to terrorism. It recommends enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. It also highly recommends buying travel insurance before you travel.
The whole historic center is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), and sectors A, B and O are active on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car sharing vehicles may circulate there even when the ZTL is active. A taxi to or from the airport costs 28 euros on weekdays, 32 euros at night and 30 euros on holidays.
Is November a good time to visit Florence?
Yes, November is a good time for travelers who want museums, markets and food more than warm weather. Afternoons stay mild enough for walking between sights, and the indoor program is full.
October gives 71°F (22°C), more daylight and slightly less rain, so it suits those who want to spend more hours outside. December is colder, with 53°F (11°C) by day and a mid-month day under nine hours long.
For art lovers, November has two extras. The first Sunday brings free Uffizi admission, and the Vasari Corridor opens on Friday evenings until November 20. If you want that corridor, come in the first three weeks of the month.
Families can mix a gallery morning with Parco di Villa Vogel, which has a play area, a skating rink and picnic tables. Children under 12 are exempt from the tourist tax. Pick a dry day for the park and keep a museum as the wet-day plan.
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