Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in November
What November is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. The wettest month; many places close for the season and paths are often shut after storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:17
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:55
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, grape harvest and fewer visitors in September and October, then heavy rain and closures in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Cinque Terre, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Vernazza
Vernazza harbour
For the postcard shot, walk a few minutes up the Sentiero Azzurro towards Corniglia and look back down on the harbour.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Free
- Couples
- Views
Viewpoint · Manarola
Manarola and Punta Bonfiglio
Manarola's tower houses spill down to a harbour of rocks and boats, and the paved path north around the headland to Punta Bonfiglio, with a small park and the village cemetery above, gives the famous view back across the village.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Free
Nature · Monterosso al Mare
Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Path)
Walk Monterosso to Vernazza early in the morning in that direction, so you finish with the view down onto Vernazza's harbour.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours per stretch
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Iconic
Landmark · Riomaggiore
Via dell'Amore
The 'lovers' lane' between Riomaggiore and Manarola is a short, mostly level path cut into the cliffs during railway works in the early 20th century, with benches, padlocks and wide sea views.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cinque Terre in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month; many places close for the season and paths are often shut after storms.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in November?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.