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Venice · Best time to visit · November

Venice in November

Cool and fairly dry, quiet at the main sights, about 10 hours of daylight. Weather, crowds and what to expect · updated 2026-11-01

Good time to visit
13°C / 55 °F
Average high
6°C / 44 °F
Average low
8days
Rain ≥ 1 mm
9.5h
Daylight · sunset 16:40
Good. November is the acqua alta peak, with afternoons around 13 °C, the Salute festival on 21 November, when Venetians cross a votive bridge of boats to the basilica, and the Biennale closing.

01Weather

Venice weather in November

Afternoons in November average 13.0 °C (55 °F) and nights cool to 6.4 °C (44 °F). The month brings about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 8 days. Compared with October it is 6.0 °C cooler; December is 4.3 °C cooler again.

-2°3°8°13°18°16°9°13°6°11°4°1102030
Average high and low in early, mid and late November (ERA5 daily data)

What the averages hide

In a typical NovemberValueWhat it means
Warm afternoons (90th percentile)17 °C / 63 °Fone day in ten is at least this warm
Cool afternoons (10th percentile)9 °C / 48 °Fone day in ten stays below this
Cold nights (10th percentile)2 °C / 36 °Fone night in ten is colder than this
Days above 30 °C (86 °F)0.0per month, average 2016–2025
Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F)1.9frost mornings per month
Chance of rain on any given day28 %at least 1 mm
Hottest / coldest November day 2016–202521.0 °C / -2.0 °Cextremes in the ten-year record
-5°0°5°10°15°20°25°30°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high and low by month (°C)

02Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
1 November06:5016:5810.1 h
15 November07:0916:409.5 h
30 November07:2916:299.0 h

Daylight shrinks by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).

03Crowds

How busy Venice is in November

quiet  The main sights are quiet in November. What drives it:

  • Festa della Salute on 21 November
  • acqua alta peak
  • Biennale closes late November

04Public holidays

Public holidays in November 2026

DateHoliday
1 Nov 2026All Saints Day

On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.

05Events

What's on in Venice in November

Every year in November

EventWhenType
Festa della Madonna della Salute21 November, votive bridge to the Salutetradition

07Packing

What to pack for Venice in November

  • a warm jacket or coat
  • scarf for windy evenings
  • closed, water-resistant shoes
  • a compact umbrella for occasional showers

08Editor's notes

What the numbers don't tell you

November is the acqua alta peak, with afternoons around 13 °C, the Salute festival on 21 November, when Venetians cross a votive bridge of boats to the basilica, and the Biennale closing. It is cold, often wet with rain on about eight days, and the quietest month, with hotel rates at their lowest. The MOSE barrier now prevents the worst floods, but minor high water still brings out the walkways.

All Saints' Day on 1 November is a holiday, with the cemetery island of San Michele busy. The Accademia and the Ca' Rezzonico are empty. Fog returns to the lagoon. Daylight ends before five by month-end. For the cold, atmospheric month with the Christmas markets and New Year's Eve, see December.

09Compare

Venice month by month

MonthHighLowRain daysSun hCrowdsVerdict
January8 °C1 °C5–quietGood
February10 °C3 °C7–very busyMixed
March13 °C6 °C6–moderateGood
April17 °C10 °C7–busyExcellent
May21 °C14 °C10–busyGood
June27 °C19 °C8–very busyGood
July29 °C21 °C7–very busyGood
August29 °C20 °C6–very busyGood
September24 °C16 °C7–busyExcellent
October19 °C12 °C6–busyExcellent
November13 °C6 °C8–quietGood
December9 °C2 °C6–moderateGood

Not sure about November? See the best time to visit Venice.

10Elsewhere

November in nearby cities

11FAQ

Venice in November: your questions

Is November a good time to visit Venice?

November is a good month to visit Venice. Daytime highs average 13 °C (55 °F), rain falls on about 8 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.

What is the weather like in Venice in November?

Expect cool days around 13 °C (55 °F) and nights near 6 °C (44 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 17 °C, and one in ten stays below 9 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Venice in November?

November brings about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over roughly 8 days, which is fairly dry by Venice standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 28 percent.

What should I wear in Venice in November?

Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.

Is Venice crowded in November?

The main sights are quiet in November. Main drivers: Festa della Salute on 21 November; acqua alta peak; Biennale closes late November.

What time does it get dark in Venice in November?

Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 16:40 and rises at 07:09, giving 9.5 hours of daylight.