Month guide · Palermo · Italy
Palermo in November
What November is really like in Palermo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Mild with more frequent rain; marzipan fruit fills pastry-shop windows for the Day of the Dead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Palermo: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:55
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (September–November). A warm sea into October, Le Vie dei Tesori openings and marzipan fruit for the Day of the Dead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 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
- Festa dei Morti — Day of the Dead, with gifts and marzipan fruit for children (2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Cappuccini
Capuchin Catacombs
It is macabre and not suitable for young children or the squeamish; photography is not allowed.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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Religious site · Albergheria and Ballarò
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Five red domes rise above a lush garden of citrus, palms and roses at this 12th-century Norman church near the Norman Palace, built with clear Arab influences.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Kalsa
Palazzo Abatellis (Galleria Regionale della Sicilia)
Combine it with a walk through the Kalsa to Piazza Magione and the Foro Italico seafront.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Olivella
Antonio Salinas Archaeological Museum
Set around the cloisters of a former convent near the Teatro Massimo, Sicily's main archaeological museum displays the carved metopes from the Greek temples of Selinunte, Phoenician and Etruscan finds, Roman mosaics and a large bronze ram from Syracuse.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Palermo?
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.
Palermo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Palermo?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild with more frequent rain; marzipan fruit fills pastry-shop windows for the Day of the Dead.
+How warm is Palermo in November?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palermo in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.