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Naples in November
What November is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Rainy but mild; San Gregorio Armeno's nativity workshops fill with Christmas figures.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Naples: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (22°C (72°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:45
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and rain arriving in November, along with nativity season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Nativity-figure season on Via San Gregorio Armeno (November to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Centro Storico
Via San Gregorio Armeno
Visit on a weekday morning outside the Christmas season to watch artisans work without the crush.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Photo spot
Castle · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Castel dell'Ovo
The oldest castle in Naples sits on the islet of Megaride, where the first Greek settlers landed.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Kids
Castle · Municipio
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
Look down through the glass floor in the Armoury Hall at excavated Roman remains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
Architecture · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Teatro di San Carlo
Opened in 1737, the San Carlo is the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe, with six tiers of red-and-gold boxes and a royal box facing the stage.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes for a tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 11 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 Naples?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Naples in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Naples?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rainy but mild; San Gregorio Armeno's nativity workshops fill with Christmas figures.
+How warm is Naples in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.